Table 4.
Exposure estimates of the ten most frequently detected pesticides on blueberries.
| Pesticide | Mean exposure (μg/kg/day) | Reference dose (μg/kg/day) | Ratio—reference dose to mean exposure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azoxystrobin | 0.0000646 | 180 | 2790000 |
| Boscalid | 0.00118 | 218 | 185000 |
| Carbaryl | 0.00011 | 100 | 909000 |
| Carbendazim | 0.000143 | 10* | 69900 |
| Fenbuconazole | 0.0000126 | 300 | 23800000 |
| Fludioxonil | 0.000103 | 30 | 291000 |
| Imidacloprid | 0.0000178 | 57 | 3200000 |
| Iprodione | 0.000413 | 40 | 96900 |
| Phosmet | 0.000244 | 20 | 82000 |
| Pyraclostrobin | 0.00027 | 30 | 111000 |
*Acceptable daily intake used.