A Mathematical Model Developed to Predict Residential Exposure to Pesticide Vapours Emitted from Treated Fields

Abstract

A mathematical expose model was developed at assess residents expose to pesticide vapours by living nearby the agricultural fields, drawing on the existing established exposure models.The model considers the complex processes of pesticide transfers in the environment, which is useful in supplementing costly and time-consuming field measurements. A validated version can be used as a cost-effective tool in pesticide authorisation and registration process to mitigate pesticide risks in the general public more effectively.