Insecticides: Detection, Management, and Environmental Impact

Since the discovery of DDT in 1939, the agricultural sector has heavily relied on chemical insecticides to safeguard crops and meet rising food demands. While effective in controlling pests, their widespread and often indiscriminate use has led to significant environmental and health issues due to contamination of non-target organisms and ecosystems. The growing reliance on insecticides calls for a comprehensive understanding of their global use, impacts, and the urgent need to adopt sustainable pest-management strategies. Given the toxic nature of insecticides, the detection and quantification of these substances have become critical for ensuring both environmental and human safety. Insecticides: Detection, Management and Environmental Impact explores various analytical techniques employed for residue detection, including chromatography (HPLC, GC), spectroscopy (MS, UV), immunoassays (ELISA), and emerging electrochemical methods. Advanced systems, such as GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS, enhance sensitivity and accuracy in monitoring residues across various samples, including soil, water, food, and biological samples. Despite progress, challenges such as complex sample matrices and limitations in multi-residue detection persist, underscoring the need for continuous innovation in detection technologies. To mitigate the adverse effects of insecticides, this book also explores various remediation methods, including bioremediation, nano-remediation, chemical treatments, and advanced filtration techniques. These strategies aim to reduce the accumulation of residues in the environment and food chain, where they pose risks to beneficial organisms and human health. The book emphasizes the importance of integrated pest-management (IPM), biological control, and regulatory measures to reduce pesticide loads. It concludes by advocating for interdisciplinary research, public awareness, and stronger policy frameworks to promote safer alternatives and ensure the responsible use of insecticides in agriculture and public health.

• Publication date: 21 January 2026
• Page count: 272
• Publisher: Nova Science Publishers Inc
• Format: Hardback
• ISBN-13: 9798901340226