Temephos distribution and toxicity in a south Florida saltmarsh community. Final report for 1993 studies.

Abstract

This investigation was undertaken to determine if aerial application of temephos is detrimental to non-target organisms in a south Florida, mangrove-fringing saltmarsh community. The experimental approach was to assess environmental exposure, followed by an evaluation of the environmental hazard to representative saltmarsh organisms. Finally, application conditions were investigated that would reduce the risk to non-target organisms while providing control of saltmarsh mosquitoes in the larval stage.