What happens to chlorpyrifos when it enters the environment?
• Chlorpyrifos enters the environment through direct application to crops, lawns, houses and other buildings. • It may also enter the environment through volatilization, spills, and the disposal of chlorpyrifos waste. • Chlorpyrifos sticks tightly to soil particles. • It does not mix well with water, so it rarely enters local water systems. • Once in the environment, it is broken down by sunlight, bacteria, or other chemical processes.
