1. Introduction Chemicals such as pesticides are frequently used in agricultural production to prevent or manage pests, weeds, and other plant pathogens in order to reduce or eliminate yield losses while maintaining good product quality [1,2,3]. Despite the fact that pesticides are designed to have a low impact on human health and the environment, major concerns have been raised about the health risks associated with occupational exposure and residues found in food and drinking water [2,4].
