Strategies for reducing airborne pesticides under tropical conditions

Langenbach, Tomaz; Caldas, L.Q.A.

doi:10.1007/s13280-017-0997-4

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“…The impact of poisoning affects peripheral muscarinic and nicotinic receptors, as well as the central nervous system [182][183][184]. Some studies have reported that individuals who encounter both direct and indirect exposure to airborne pesticides could face a spectrum of acute toxic effects, including wheezing, coughing, irritation of the respiratory tract, blood in the sputum [185], burning sensation in the eyes, blurred vision, skin irritation, excessive sweating, shortness of breath [186], chest pain, fatigue, headaches, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, nose bleeding, scratchy noses or throats, and nail lesions [187]. A study conducted by Zaller et al [23] raised concerning findings regarding pesticide classification.…”

Section: Human Health Risk From Airborne Pesticidementioning

confidence: 99%

Airborne Pesticides from Agricultural Practices: A Critical Review of Pathways, Influencing Factors, and Human Health Implications

Boonupara,

Udomkun,

Khan

et al. 2023

Toxics

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This critical review examines the release of pesticides from agricultural practices into the air, with a focus on volatilization, and the factors influencing their dispersion. The review delves into the effects of airborne pesticides on human health and their contribution to anthropogenic air pollution. It highlights the necessity of interdisciplinary research encompassing science, technology, public policy, and agricultural practices to effectively mitigate the risks associated with pesticide volatilization and spray dispersion. The text acknowledges the need for more research to understand the fate and transport of airborne pesticides, develop innovative application technologies, improve predictive modeling and risk assessment, and adopt sustainable pest management strategies. Robust policies and regulations, supported by education, training, research, and development, are crucial to ensuring the safe and sustainable use of pesticides for human health and the environment. By providing valuable insights, this review aids researchers and practitioners in devising effective and sustainable solutions for safeguarding human health and the environment from the hazards of airborne pesticides.

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Section: Human Health Risk From Airborne Pesticidementioning

confidence: 99%

Airborne Pesticides from Agricultural Practices: A Critical Review of Pathways, Influencing Factors, and Human Health Implications

Boonupara,

Udomkun,

Khan

et al. 2023

Toxics

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“…Environmental factors (temperature, rain intensity, etc.) also impact fate and receptor interaction [48]. Mathematically, whenever one of the parameters of a multiplication equation is high, the result will be increased, which is what happened with the CFs of Paraquat, Pendimethalin, and Chlorothalonil.…”

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Global Warming and Toxicity Impacts: Peanuts in Georgia, USA Using Life Cycle Assessment

Alhashim

Anandhi

2022

Sustainability

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Fertilizers and pesticides have been widely used in agriculture production, causing polluted soil, water, and atmosphere. This study aims to quantify air emissions from pesticides and fertilizers applied for peanut production in Georgia during selected years (1991, 1999, 2004, 2013, and 2018). Specifically, the oral and dermal potential impacts from pesticide emissions and the global warming potential (GWP) impact from fertilizers to air were investigated. This study followed the ISO 14040 series standards for life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology to assess six active ingredients (AIs) (2,4-DB, Bentazon, Chlorothalonil, Ethalfluralin, Paraquat, and Pendimethalin) and one greenhouse gas (nitrous oxide N2O). Their physical and chemical characteristics and the temporal scales greatly influenced the oral and dermal toxicity impacts. According to the low values obtained for Henry’s law (KH) and vapor pressure (VP), 2,4-dichlorophenoxy butanoic (DB), Pendimethalin, and Chlorothalonil have a higher impact on the continental air scale. The effect factor (EF) from oral exposure was higher in 2,4-DB, Bentazon, and Pendimethalin than dermal exposure, according to the relatively low lethal dose (LD50) for oral exposure, while the EF of Ethalfluralin and Chlorothalonil was the same for oral and dermal exposure according to their similar LD50.

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“…Carrying out such a pioneering program is a significant experimental challenge, which demands creativity, leadership, and active participation in scientific and technological development and efficient forms of dissemination [13]. Without taking these factors into account, far-reaching pest control modernization is impossible.…”

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Perspectives on Sustainable Pesticide Control in Brazil

Langenbach

Caldas

Campos

et al. 2021

World

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If the current policy explores the utilization of active ingredients in use quickly and to the maximum, the same does not occur with the ban on the registration of products highly dangerous to both health and the environment. The current policy does not aim at reducing pesticide toxicity and ecotoxicity, required to reduce environmental contamination and human exposure. To this end, it is essential to adjust scientific evaluation parameters concerning lower concentration tolerance limits to modernity standards, in addition to banning products for which there is scientific evidence of carcinogenic, teratogenic, and mutagenic actions. In ecotoxicology, reducing the applicable concentration limits is paramount for preserving bees, birds, and other forms of domestic and wildlife. When evaluating active ingredients, it is imperative to prioritize more biodegradable molecules with low potential for environmental mobilization through volatilization and leaching, preserving both air and water quality. Another goal, among others, is a program for the generalized reduction of successfully implemented in several countries. Brazil, a tropical agriculture leader, should stand out by incorporating sustainability while preserving both health and the environment.

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Strategies for reducing airborne pesticides under tropical conditions

Cited by 18 publications

References 43 publications

Airborne Pesticides from Agricultural Practices: A Critical Review of Pathways, Influencing Factors, and Human Health Implications

Airborne Pesticides from Agricultural Practices: A Critical Review of Pathways, Influencing Factors, and Human Health Implications

Global Warming and Toxicity Impacts: Peanuts in Georgia, USA Using Life Cycle Assessment

Perspectives on Sustainable Pesticide Control in Brazil

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