The impact of wipe sampling variables on method performance associated with indoor pesticide misuse and highly contaminated areas.

ABSTRACT: Pesticide misuse incidents in residential indoor areas are typically associated with misapplications that are inconsistent with the label directions of the product. Surface wipe sampling and analysis procedures are relied upon to evaluate the extent of indoor contamination and the remediation efforts successfully. In general, surface wipe sampling procedures are widely varied, which can complicate the comparison of the results and data interpretation. Wipe sampling parameters were studied for the insecticides malathion and carbaryl. The parameters evaluated include wipe media, wetting solvents, composite sampling, surface concentration, and the influence of differing product formulations. Porous and nonporous surfaces tested include vinyl tile, plywood and painted drywall (porous/permeable

SUBMITTER: Willison SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7045174 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature