Analytical Evaluation of Carbamate and Organophosphate Pesticides in Human and Environmental Matrices: A Review.

Mdeni, Nonkululeko Landy; Adeniji, Abiodun Olagoke; Okoh, Anthony Ifeanyi; Okoh, Omobola Oluranti

Pesticides are synthetic compounds that may become environmental contaminants through their use and application. The high productivity achieved in the agricultural industry can be credited to the use and application of pesticides by way of pest and insect control. As much as pesticides have a positive impact on the agricultural industry, some disadvantages come with their application in the environment because they are intentionally toxic, and this is more towards non-target organisms. They are grouped into chlorophenols, organochlorines, synthetic pyrethroid, carbamates, and organophosphorus based on their structure. The symptoms of exposure to carbamate (CM) and organophosphates (OP) are similar, although poisoning from CM is of a shorter duration. The analytical evaluation of carbamate and organophosphate pesticides in human and environmental matrices are reviewed using suitable extraction and analytical methods.

POLLUTANTS; FENITROTHION; PESTICIDES; INSECT pest control; POISONS; AGRICULTURAL productivity

Molecules, 2022, Vol 27, Issue 3, p618

1420-3049

Academic Journal

10.3390/molecules27030618