Abstract
The overall goal of this survey study was to examine soil sample handling procedures of each state regulatory agency that regulates pesticide use in that state. A survey of each state lead agency (SLA) was conducted to determine the types of containers that are typically used when collecting soil samples for pesticide residue analysis and, on average, how long it takes for the soil samples to reach the laboratory once the soil sample is collected from the field by the investigator. The survey revealed that states use different protocols when handling soil samples for forensics purposes. The consequences are important, especially for agencies responsible for enforcement of pesticide use laws, when attempting to present soil pesticide residue evidence as representative of the actual state of the pesticide molecule in its intended environment. Establishment of scientific-based soil sample handling protocols for various pesticide molecules will allow for more acceptable evidence submissions in courts or administrative hearings.
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