Perspective Chapter: Current Situation of Insecticide Residues in Food Commodities and Possible Strategies for Management of Residues

Abstract

Pesticides have evolved into a crucial instrument in agriculture’s evolution as a plant protection agent for increasing food output. Moreover, pesticides contribute significantly by preventing a number of terrible diseases. However, both occupational and environmental pesticide exposure can lead to a number of health issues in people. It has been noted that pesticide exposures are becoming more and more associated with immune system suppression, hormone disruption, lowered intellect, abnormalities in reproduction, and cancer. Because of the great demand for farm produce and their lack of awareness of the hazardous consequences of pesticide residues in food, some farmers do not wait long enough for the residues to wash off after spraying before harvesting. As a result, residues in food products have appeared as a result of increased pesticide use in agriculture. Some of the primary tactics for reducing human exposure to pesticides are pesticide safety, regulation of pesticide usage, appropriate application technology, and integrated pest management.