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Spatio-temporal variation of outdoor and indoor pesticide air concentrations in homes near agricultural fields
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6080-0956
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9268-1867
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6009-1181
Abstract Background Previous research has shown that many current-use pesticides can be detected in air around application areas. Environmental exposure to pesticides may cause adverse health effects, necessitating accurate assessment of outdoor and indoor air concentrations for people living close to spraying sites. We evaluated outdoor and indoor air concentrations of different pesticides, as well as factors influencing spatial and temporal variations. Methods We collected outdoor air samples at 58 homes located within 250 m of bulb fields and 15 control homes located further than 500 m from any agricultural field. Outdoor air sampling following a pesticide spray event was performed 24-h a day for 7 consecutive days. Two full day samples were collected at the same locations during a non-use period. In homes located within 50 m from agricultural fields (N = 18), indoor air was also sampled for the first 24 h after field spraying. Samples were analysed for a total of 46 pesticides and degradation products. From these, 11 were actively used on nearby fields, 3 were used in bulb disinfection and 6 were degradation products. Results Compared to non-use periods, pesticides concentrations were 5–10 times higher in outdoor air during application periods. Similar concentration differences were observed between exposed homes and controls both during pesticide use and non-use period. For 14 pesticides, there were moderate correlations (spearman > 0.4–0.7) between outdoor and indoor air concentrations. Wind direction, evapotranspiration and agricultural area surrounding a home were the most important determinants of air concentration of the applied pesticides. Conclusions This study provides strong evidence suggesting that environmental exposure to pesticides via air is not limited to the day of application and may occur year-round. The concentrations appeared higher during the use period. Factors influencing the local fate of pesticides in air may differ significantly between compounds.
Highlights Outdoor air concentrations were a factor 5 to 10 higher during the spraying period as compared to the off-season period. Exposure to pesticides via air occurs throughout the entire year, with concentrations higher closer to the fields (<250 m). Concentrations in the indoor and outdoor air were moderately correlated for almost all pesticides. Main determinants of outdoor air concentrations were wind direction, evaporation and agricultural area surrounding a home.
Spatio-temporal variation of outdoor and indoor pesticide air concentrations in homes near agricultural fields
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6080-0956
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9268-1867
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6009-1181
Abstract Background Previous research has shown that many current-use pesticides can be detected in air around application areas. Environmental exposure to pesticides may cause adverse health effects, necessitating accurate assessment of outdoor and indoor air concentrations for people living close to spraying sites. We evaluated outdoor and indoor air concentrations of different pesticides, as well as factors influencing spatial and temporal variations. Methods We collected outdoor air samples at 58 homes located within 250 m of bulb fields and 15 control homes located further than 500 m from any agricultural field. Outdoor air sampling following a pesticide spray event was performed 24-h a day for 7 consecutive days. Two full day samples were collected at the same locations during a non-use period. In homes located within 50 m from agricultural fields (N = 18), indoor air was also sampled for the first 24 h after field spraying. Samples were analysed for a total of 46 pesticides and degradation products. From these, 11 were actively used on nearby fields, 3 were used in bulb disinfection and 6 were degradation products. Results Compared to non-use periods, pesticides concentrations were 5–10 times higher in outdoor air during application periods. Similar concentration differences were observed between exposed homes and controls both during pesticide use and non-use period. For 14 pesticides, there were moderate correlations (spearman > 0.4–0.7) between outdoor and indoor air concentrations. Wind direction, evapotranspiration and agricultural area surrounding a home were the most important determinants of air concentration of the applied pesticides. Conclusions This study provides strong evidence suggesting that environmental exposure to pesticides via air is not limited to the day of application and may occur year-round. The concentrations appeared higher during the use period. Factors influencing the local fate of pesticides in air may differ significantly between compounds.
Highlights Outdoor air concentrations were a factor 5 to 10 higher during the spraying period as compared to the off-season period. Exposure to pesticides via air occurs throughout the entire year, with concentrations higher closer to the fields (<250 m). Concentrations in the indoor and outdoor air were moderately correlated for almost all pesticides. Main determinants of outdoor air concentrations were wind direction, evaporation and agricultural area surrounding a home.
Spatio-temporal variation of outdoor and indoor pesticide air concentrations in homes near agricultural fields
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6080-0956
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9268-1867
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6009-1181
Abstract Background Previous research has shown that many current-use pesticides can be detected in air around application areas. Environmental exposure to pesticides may cause adverse health effects, necessitating accurate assessment of outdoor and indoor air concentrations for people living close to spraying sites. We evaluated outdoor and indoor air concentrations of different pesticides, as well as factors influencing spatial and temporal variations. Methods We collected outdoor air samples at 58 homes located within 250 m of bulb fields and 15 control homes located further than 500 m from any agricultural field. Outdoor air sampling following a pesticide spray event was performed 24-h a day for 7 consecutive days. Two full day samples were collected at the same locations during a non-use period. In homes located within 50 m from agricultural fields (N = 18), indoor air was also sampled for the first 24 h after field spraying. Samples were analysed for a total of 46 pesticides and degradation products. From these, 11 were actively used on nearby fields, 3 were used in bulb disinfection and 6 were degradation products. Results Compared to non-use periods, pesticides concentrations were 5–10 times higher in outdoor air during application periods. Similar concentration differences were observed between exposed homes and controls both during pesticide use and non-use period. For 14 pesticides, there were moderate correlations (spearman > 0.4–0.7) between outdoor and indoor air concentrations. Wind direction, evapotranspiration and agricultural area surrounding a home were the most important determinants of air concentration of the applied pesticides. Conclusions This study provides strong evidence suggesting that environmental exposure to pesticides via air is not limited to the day of application and may occur year-round. The concentrations appeared higher during the use period. Factors influencing the local fate of pesticides in air may differ significantly between compounds.
Highlights Outdoor air concentrations were a factor 5 to 10 higher during the spraying period as compared to the off-season period. Exposure to pesticides via air occurs throughout the entire year, with concentrations higher closer to the fields (<250 m). Concentrations in the indoor and outdoor air were moderately correlated for almost all pesticides. Main determinants of outdoor air concentrations were wind direction, evaporation and agricultural area surrounding a home.
Spatio-temporal variation of outdoor and indoor pesticide air concentrations in homes near agricultural fields
Figueiredo, Daniel M. (author) / Duyzer, Jan (author) / Huss, Anke (author) / Krop, Esmeralda J.M. (author) / Gerritsen-Ebben, M.G. (author) / Gooijer, Yvonne (author) / Vermeulen, Roel C.H. (author)
Atmospheric Environment ; 262
2021-07-06
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
Pesticides , Air , Outdoor , Indoor , Exposure , Distribution
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