Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Pesticide-clay-water interactions -- Pesticide-organic matter interactions -- Movement of pesticides in soil -- Movement of pesticides in surface water -- Volatilization of pesticides -- Nonbiological degradation of pesticides -- Degradation of pesticides by soil microorganisms -- Persistence of pesticides in soil -- Effects of soil on the biological activity of pesticides -- Plant uptake of insecticides, fungicides, and fumigants from soils -- Effects of pesticides on microorganisms in soil and water -- Effects of pesticides on nontarget invertebrates in freshwater and soil -- Prevention and detoxification of pesticide residues in soil -- Removal of organic pesticides from water to improve quality -- Extraction and analytical techniques for pesticides in soil, sediment, and water.