Chlorpyrifos Hazards to Fish, Wildlife, and Invertebrates: A Synoptic Review.

Abstract

Chlorpyrifos (C9H11C13N03PS), an organophosphorus compound with an anticholinesterase mode of action, is used extensively in a variety of formulations to control a broad spectrum of agricultural and other pestiferous insects. At recommended application rates many species of nontarget organisms--including fish, birds, and invertebrates--have experienced deleterious effects. Sensitive species of aquatic biota died at nominal water concentrations between 0.035 and 1.1 ug chlorpyrifos/l. Acute oral toxicity to sensitive species of birds ranged between 5 and 13 mg chlorpyrifos/kg body weight; for mammals, this was 151 mg/kg body weight. Proposed criteria and research needs to protect fishery and wildlife resources are presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA322755

Entities

People

  • Edward W. Odenkirchen
  • Ronald Eisler

Organizations

  • American University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Birds
  • Cells
  • Fish
  • Fisheries
  • Habitats
  • Wildlife

Fields of Study

  • Agricultural and Food sciences
  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Aquatic Ecology
  • Neurotoxicology
  • Systems Analysis and Design