Effects of Pesticides in Wetlands and Related Upland Habitat

Depressional wetlands and other temporary aquatic habitat is commonly embedded within the agricultural landscape. Organisms utilizing this habitat such as aquatic invertebrates and amphibians are at risk for pesticide exposure. Additionally, terrestrial amphibians emerging from these wetlands may be exposed to pesticides within the agricultural field.

 

Our recent research has indicated that aerial applied pesticides pose an environmental hazard to both aquatic and terrestrial amphibians. We are continuing efforts to ascertain the actual ecological risk that is posed.

 

Collaborators: McMurry and Smith, Zoology, Oklahoma State University