Pesticide Detection

Pesticides are used to keep crops and other vegetation free of pests. However, many pesticides can pose environmental and health problems when they enter into the environment. Pesticide toxicity testing methods are used to test pesticide levels in water, soil, and food. A wide variety of both fresh and processed foods can be tested for pesticides, in addition to beverages, drugs, tobacco, and more. Pesticide testing methods are available to test for various herbicides and pesticides, including organochlorine and organophosphorus substances. Specific pesticides can be tested for, as well as certain compounds. Fast turnaround times are possible with pesticide residue testing to provide quick results.

Why Is Pesticide Testing Important?

Pesticide toxicity testing is important in so many ways for improving our health in a variety of environments. Pesticides can occur in food, soil, water, and other materials and substances. They can have hazardous effects on human health and pollute the environment. Pesticide exposure could lead to many adverse health effects, with different toxicities causing various problems. Some herbicides might cause headaches or digestive issues. Insecticides could cause issues with the nervous system, skin irritation and upper respiratory tract irritation, and dizziness. Fungicides, like herbicides, are less toxic to humans, but could still cause problems such as skin and eye irritation or respiratory irritation.

Doing your pesticide test with a certified pesticide testing lab is a must in order to ensure healthy environments, foods, and other materials. Accurate testing provides clear information on the presence of pesticides and any dangers that they can present.

At our pesticide testing laboratory, our scientists carry out a complete analysis of samples collected for our pesticide test. Torrent Laboratory offers a simple process that allows clients to collect their own samples of water, soil, and other materials to be processed. We provide the equipment required to collect samples, such as canisters, and can arrange collection or offer drop-off at our office. After the samples have been collected, we can test for different types of pesticides and provide data based on your requirements. All clients receive detailed reports that can be tailored to meet any specifications or particular needs.

Although DIY testing kits exist for some needs, they do not provide the accuracy and completeness of tests in a pesticide analysis laboratory. Torrent Laboratory uses EPA approved pesticide testing methods and uses technologies that allow us to test a range of pesticides at different levels. We offer fast turnaround times and accurate results to provide clients with relevant data on pesticide residue and analytics. Torrent Laboratory is a leading pesticide residue testing laboratory that is also a CA ELAP, DOE ELAP and DoD ELAP certified environmental testing lab. We use a range of methods for sample preparation, testing, and more.

Pesticide Testing in California

Torrent Laboratory services clients in the Bay Area, plus Northern California and Southern California. If you want to know whether we can help you, simply get in touch to ask about whether we can deliver sample equipment to you and how to return it to our lab.