Abstract
Traditionally, pesticides used to control insects, weeds and diseases are selected primarily based on their efficacy and/or cost rather than on potential environmental impact. In order to estimate the environmental impact of pesticides used in commercial agriculture, a model was developed called the Environmental Impact Quotient (EIQ). Over 120 pesticides were evaluated using 13 different toxicological criteria (leaching potential, residue potential, carcinogenicity, effect on beneficials, etc.). The EIQ values obtained from these calculations can be used to determine which pesticide is the least toxic choice or which pest management program is likely to have the lowest total environmental impact.
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