ABSTRACT
Pesticides are modern-day miracles. These chemicals have helped us to grow food in abundance and eliminate pests. Unfortunately, many pesticides can also have negative effects both on the environment and on humans. The use of pesticides must consequently be carefully controlled and closely monitored to maximize their benefits and minimize harmful effects. To support good stewardship of pesticide uses, many analytical methods have been developed to measure levels of specific pesticide residues in food [1] and in the environment [2].
