What happens to diazinon when it enters the environment?
• Most environmental diazinon contamination comes from agricultural and household application to control insects, but it may also enter the environment during the manufacturing process. • After diazinon has been applied, it may be found in the soil, surface waters, and on the surface of plants. • Diazinon on soil and plant surfaces may be washed into surface waters by rain; diazinon can move through soil and contaminate groundwater. • In the environment, diazinon is quickly broken down into a variety of other chemicals. • Diazinon is not likely to build up to high or dangerous levels in animal or plant foods that you might eat.
