Organochlorine Pesticides in Water, Sediment, and Fish of Paranoá Lake of Brasilia, Brazil

Current status of persistent organic pesticides residues in air, water, and soil, and their possible effect on neighboring countries: A comprehensive review of India

“…It is estimated that more than 100,000 tons of DDTs has been applied in India alone, primarily for agricultural use and malaria eradication programs, due to their low cost and broad-spectrum toxicity, making them effective in the control of pests and diseases (Kannan et al, 1995;Voldner and Li, 1995;Abhilash and Singh, 2009;Arora et al, 2013). However, some characteristics, such as persistency, volatility and atmospheric distribution through long range transportation (Bentzen et al, 2008;Caldas et al, 1999) has resulted in the contamination of air, water, soil and food (Caldas et al, 1999;Hans et al, 1999;Kim and Smith, 2001;Kumar et al, 1995;Singh, 2002;K.P. Singh et al, 2005; V.K.…”

Organochlorine Pesticide Residues in Fish Samples from Alau Dam, Borno State, North Eastern Nigeria

“…Organochlorine pesticides are among the first set of pesticides in use and still in use in Nigeria despite their ban in developed countries due to the associated problems of indiscriminate potency and persistency. The chemical stability of these compounds, their high lipid solubility and toxicity to human and animals [6,7], has led government and researchers to be concerned with their presence in the environment. Many ignorant farmers, fishermen and some other users have abused their use for agricultural and fishing purposes.…”

Organochlorine Pesticides Residues in Soil of Cocoa Farms in Ondo State Central District, Nigeria

“…Despite the ban pronounced on most of these toxic organochlorine compounds, they are still being used in most developing nations both domestically and on agricultural crops. This continued use of organochlorine pesticides has remained a matter of international concern because of their persistence and long-distance carriage through oceanic currents and atmospheric transports (Bentzen et al, 2008;Caldas, Coelho, Souza & Siba, 1999). Osibanjo (1994) identified the high potency/efficacy and lower cost of organochlorine pesticides compared with alternative pesticides as the reasons for their continued use in most developing countries, including Nigeria.…”