Aldicarb in Vadose Zone: Review

The literature was reviewed regarding the sorption and transport of a nonionic organic pesticide aldicarb, an extremely toxic and relatively water soluble carbamate insecticide that has been detected in ground water across the United States. Leaching of organic compounds poses a serious threat to gr...

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Published in:Journal of irrigation and drainage engineering 1990-01, Vol.116 (1), p.36-49
Main Authors: Stover, J. A, Guitjens, J. C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agronomy. Soil science and plant productions
Biological and medical sciences
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Soil and water pollution
Soil science
SPECIAL SECTION: Pesticides
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Summary:The literature was reviewed regarding the sorption and transport of a nonionic organic pesticide aldicarb, an extremely toxic and relatively water soluble carbamate insecticide that has been detected in ground water across the United States. Leaching of organic compounds poses a serious threat to ground water. Sorption is a critical factor in determining how rapidly a pesticide will leach through the vadose zone. Aldicarb behaves as a nonionic organic compound being adsorbed primarily by soil organic matter and to a lesser extent by clay minerals. The assumption of a local equilibrium between the soil particles and the pore fluid is not always correct. Aldicarb transport may be controlled by nonequilibrium effects. Certain agricultural management practices may reduce the threat of ground-water contamination by aldicarb residues.
ISSN:0733-9437
1943-4774
DOI:10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9437(1990)116:1(36)