Pesticide Residues in Foodstuffs in Pakistan: Organochlorine, Organophosphorus and Pyrethroid Insecticides in Fruits and Vegetables

Fruits and vegetables are grown in abundance in Pakistan. The country, besides meeting its own requirements, is also exporting modest quantities of fruits and vegetables worldwide and to the Gulf States in particular. These crops receive insecticidal treatment for the control of different pests. While the application of pesticides is necessary to increase crop production, its increasing use poses a serious threat to public health.