Table 3.
Experimental design of fipronil and thiamethoxam dissipation in soil using Minitab software.
| Treatment | Pesticide | Soil Type | Sterilization | Temperature (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fipronil | Alluvial | Sterilized | 25 |
| 2 | Thiamethoxam | Alluvial | Non-sterilized | 25 |
| 3 | Fipronil | Calcareous | Sterilized | 25 |
| 4 | Fipronil | Calcareous | Non-sterilized | 50 |
| 5 | Fipronil | Calcareous | Non-sterilized | 25 |
| 6 | Thiamethoxam | Alluvial | Non-sterilized | 50 |
| 7 | Fipronil | Alluvial | Non-sterilized | 25 |
| 8 | Fipronil | Alluvial | Sterilized | 50 |
| 9 | Thiamethoxam | Calcareous | Sterilized | 50 |
| 10 | Thiamethoxam | Calcareous | Non-sterilized | 50 |
| 11 | Thiamethoxam | Alluvial | Sterilized | 50 |
| 12 | Fipronil | Calcareous | Sterilized | 50 |
| 13 | Fipronil | Alluvial | Non-sterilized | 50 |
| 14 | Thiamethoxam | Calcareous | Non-sterilized | 25 |
| 15 | Thiamethoxam | Alluvial | Sterilized | 25 |
| 16 | Thiamethoxam | Calcareous | Sterilized | 25 |