Comparative Fugacity-based Multimedia Assessment of Acaricides: Methiocarb and Carbofuran

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10.2991/978-94-6239-695-1_20How to use a DOI?

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Fugacity; Methiocarb; Carbofuran

Abstract

One of the main threats to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the United Nations is the widespread use of pesticides to meet the global food demand. Pesticide usage can be ensured more safely and effectively by having a better understanding of their environmental fate. Acaricides are a type of pesticides which aid in the management of ticks and mites that pose a risk to agriculture and animal health. Methiocarb and carbofuran, two carbamate acaricides, are evaluated in terms of their environmental fate using a fugacity-based multimedia approach, EQC Level III. The reactive characteristics and pertinent partitioning are evaluated as part of the assessment. Methiocarb and Carbofuran are projected to be present in minimal levels in the air and sediment (<1%), in case of equal emissions to soil, air, and water. Both the pesticides are predicted to be present predominantly in soil 76% with minor amounts in water 24%. Reaction has been found to be predominant method of removal from air, soil and water compartments for both Methiocarb and Carbofuran. Intermedia transport rates have been determined and both Methiocarb and Carbofuran show comparable air to soil and air to water transport rates. The total residence time of Carbofuran is predicted to be more than three times than that of Methiocarb in the standard EQC model environment.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Kushal Qanungo
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/05/30
TI  - Comparative Fugacity-based Multimedia Assessment of Acaricides: Methiocarb and Carbofuran
BT  - 2nd International Conference on Advanced Materials & Devices for Futuristic Applications-2024 (IC-AMDFA 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 332
EP  - 345
SN  - 2590-3217
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6239-695-1_20
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6239-695-1_20
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