Organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) have been widely used around the world due to their
high-efficiency and broad-spectrum insecticidal effects. However, they pose a severe threat …

Concentrations of organochlorine pesticides have been extensively monitored in birds,
particularly from higher trophic guilds such as raptors. While monitoring of raptors has been …

Background Although pesticides play an integral role in food security and preventing public
health from vector-borne diseases, inappropriate handling and continual use of restricted …

Abstract Protected Areas (PAs) are locations for conservation, internationally recognized for
their natural, ecological, and/or cultural values. Human presence in PAs is generally limited …

Although use of organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) has been banned or severely limited on a
global basis, concerning concentrations continue to be reported in many tropical and …

Organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) are persistent organic pollutants (POPs) widely used in
agriculture and industry, causing serious health and ecological consequences upon …

The peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) stands out as a crucial sentinel species for
assessing environmental contamination, owing to its widespread distribution, high position …

The threat to wildlife from chemical exposure exists regardless of the presence of
conservation boundaries. An issue exacerbated by the use of environmentally persistent …

Over the past two decades, global consumption of agrochemicals has risen considerably.
These chemicals are hazardous to air, soil, freshwater, marine microorganisms, plants …

Abstract Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) are harmful substances that pose an
unreasonable risk to human health and the environment. An international consensus was …