Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 21, 2025
Abstract
Current
use
pesticides
(CUPs)
are
recognised
as
the
largest
deliberate
input
of
bioactive
substances
into
terrestrial
ecosystems
and
one
main
factors
responsible
for
current
decline
in
insects
agricultural
areas.
To
quantify
seasonal
insect
exposure
landscape
at
a
regional
scale
(Rhineland-Palatine
Germany),
we
analysed
presence
multiple
(93)
active
ingredients
CUPs
across
three
different
cultivation
types
(with
each
fields:
arable,
vegetable,
viticulture)
neighbouring
meadows.
We
collected
monthly
soil
vegetation
samples
over
year.
A
total
71
CUP
residues
mixtures
was
detected,
with
up
to
28
25
single
samples.
The
concentrations
numbers
fluctuated
sampling
period,
peaking
summer
months
but
remaining
almost
constant
topsoil.
calculated
in-field
additive
risks
earthworms,
collembola,
soil-living
wild
bees
using
measured
CUPs.
Our
results
call
need
assess
mixture
low
concentrations,
chronically
present
Since
this
risk
is
not
addressed
regulation,
emphasise
urgent
implement
global
pesticide
reduction
targets.
Environment International,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
181, P. 108280 - 108280
Published: Oct. 30, 2023
Intensive
and
widespread
use
of
pesticides
raises
serious
environmental
human
health
concerns.
The
presence
levels
209
pesticide
residues
(active
substances
transformation
products)
in
625
samples
(201
soil,
193
crop,
20
outdoor
air,
115
indoor
dust,
58
surface
water,
38
sediment
samples)
have
been
studied.
were
collected
during
the
2021
growing
season,
across
10
study
sites,
covering
main
European
crops,
conventional
organic
farming
systems.
We
profiled
found
different
matrices
using
existing
hazard
classifications
towards
non-target
organisms
humans.
Combining
monitoring
data
information,
we
developed
an
indicator
for
prioritization
pesticides,
which
can
support
policy
decisions
sustainable
transitions.
Eighty-six
percent
had
at
least
one
residue
above
respective
limit
detection.
One
hundred
112
99
sediments,
78
76
197
dust.
number,
levels,
profile
varied
between
Our
results
show
that
non-approved
compounds
still
represent
a
significant
part
cocktails
should
be
accounted
programs
risk
assessments.
profiles
analysis
confirms
dominance
low-moderate
underscores
high
some
approved
recurring
"no
available"
situations.
Overall,
our
idea
assessed
mixture
context,
taking
environmentally
relevant
mixtures
into
consideration.
uncovered
uncertainties
gaps
addressed,
as
well
implications
EU
approval
status
level.
newly
introduced
help
identify
research
priority
areas,
act
reference
targeted
scenarios
set
forth
Farm
to
Fork
reduction
goals.
Environmental Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
58(17), P. 7600 - 7608
Published: April 17, 2024
Plant
guttation
is
an
important
source
of
water/nutrients
for
many
beneficial
insects,
while
the
presence
pesticides
in
has
been
considered
as
a
new
exposure
route
nontarget
insects.
This
study
aimed
to
elucidate
how
15
diverse
are
translocated
from
growth
media
by
maize
plants
through
hydroponic
experiment.
All
were
effectively
solution
and
reached
steady
state
within
5
days.
The
strong
positive
correlation
(
Environmental Science and Pollution Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 30, 2025
Pesticide
transformation
products
(TPs)
are
frequently
quantified
in
aquatic
systems,
including
surface
and
groundwater.
They
often
present
higher
polarity
than
parent
compounds,
less
volatile
biodegradable
therefore
more
mobile
persistent.
These
properties
make
them
compounds
of
main
interest
water
resources
drinking
water.
With
600
samples
collected
over
two
years
nearly
100,000
results
available,
this
study
was
carried
out
to
evaluate
the
occurrence
157
pesticide
TPs
certain
active
substances
raw
France.
Our
made
it
possible
assess
potential
exposure
population
pesticides
their
metabolites
through
consumption
finally
put
forward
new
for
monitoring
Among
TPs,
chlorothalonil
R471811
metolachlor
ESA
were
most
with
quantification
50%
dimethachlor
CGA369873,
R417888,
terbuthylazine
LM2
LM6,
desphenyl
chloridazon
(DPC)
methyldesphenyl
(MeDPC)
monitored
first
time
Concentrations
exceeding
regulatory
quality
standard
0.1
µg.L−1
observed
30%
R471811,
a
maximum
concentration
measured
at
9.8
DPC
The
frequencies
relatively
similar
tap
water,
which
appears
indicate
poor
efficiency
majority
currently
used
treatment
plants.
This
research
confirmed
benefit
focusing
on
also
continue
that
originate
from
already
withdrawn
market
several
appear
be
highly
Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(5), P. 1639 - 1653
Published: April 11, 2024
The
2018
LUCAS
(Land
Use
and
Coverage
Area
frame
Survey)
Soil
Pesticides
survey
provides
a
European
Union
(EU)-scale
assessment
of
118
pesticide
residues
in
more
than
3473
soil
sites.
This
study
responds
to
the
policy
need
develop
risk-based
indicators
for
pesticides
environment.
Two
mixture
risk
are
presented
based,
respectively,
on
lowest
median
available
No
Observed
Effect
Concentration
(NOEC
Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(6)
Published: April 5, 2024
Abstract
Soil
is
a
non-renewable
resource,
providing
majority
of
the
world’s
food
and
fiber
while
serving
as
vital
carbon
reservoir.
However,
health
soil
faces
global
threats
from
human
activities,
particularly
widespread
contamination
by
industrial
chemicals.
Existing
physical,
chemical,
biological
remediation
approaches
encounter
challenges
in
preserving
structure
function
throughout
process,
well
addressing
complexities
on
regional
scale.
Viable
solutions
encompass
monitoring
simulating
processes,
with
focus
utilizing
big
data
to
bridge
micro-scale
macro-scale
processes.
Additionally,
reducing
pollutant
emissions
paramount
due
significant
associated
removing
contaminants
once
they
have
entered
soil,
coupled
high
economic
costs
remediation.
Further,
it
imperative
implement
advanced
technologies,
such
monitored
natural
attenuation,
embrace
holistic
management
that
involve
regulatory
frameworks,
indicators,
safety
platforms.
Safeguarding
enduring
resilience
soils
necessitates
blend
interdisciplinary
research,
technological
innovation,
collaborative
initiatives.
