Nationwide residues of organochlorine pesticides in wings of mallards and black ducks
Pesticides Monitoring Journal
By: Robert G. Heath
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Abstract
Nationwide monitoring of organochlorine pesticides in wings of more than 24,000 mallards and black ducks bagged during the1965 and 1966 hunting seasons showed DDE to be the predominant residue, followed in order by DDT, DDD, dieldrin, and heptachlor epoxide. Residues were generally highest in wings from the Atlantic and Pacific Flyways, and lowest in the Central Flyway. DDE was reported for every State and was notably high in wings from New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Pennsylvania, Alabama, California, and Utah. Dieldrin residues were prevalent in wings from Arkansas, Texas, Utah, California, and several Stales in the Atlantic Flyway.
Suggested Citation
Heath, R.G., 1969, Nationwide residues of organochlorine pesticides in wings of mallards and black ducks: Pesticides Monitoring Journal, v. 3, no. 2, p. 115-123.
ISSN: 0031-615 (online)
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Nationwide residues of organochlorine pesticides in wings of mallards and black ducks |
| Series title | Pesticides Monitoring Journal |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Year Published | 1969 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Federal Committee on Pest Control |
| Publisher location | Washington, D.C. |
| Contributing office(s) | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
| Description | 9 p. |
| First page | 115 |
| Last page | 123 |
| Country | United States |