Residues of phosmet on kiwifruit

Abstract

Abstract Samples of kiwifruit which had been sprayed with phosmet at rates of 1.6–3.8 kg active ingredient/ha were analysed for residues, which were 2–30 mg/kg (wet weight) on individual samples. There was little residue decay over the 5-week period from the final application. Most of the residue was on the fruit skin.