FIELD STUDIES
Terrestrial and Aquatic Field Dissipation
Field and aquatic dissipation studies
Dissipation studies are crucial for the registration of agrochemicals. Waterborne has managed numerous dissipation studies since 1996 with a variety of study designs. Our scientists collaborate with reputable field cooperators across the US and Canada to conduct both terrestrial and aquatic field dissipation studies. Our team provides everything from instrumentation support and data management to complete study management and regulatory reporting. Check out the links below to learn more about each type of study and how we can support you in your registration ne
Do you have questions about our Field studies work?
Contact Waterborne's Global Field Studies lead, Jennifer Trask, at traskj@waterborne-env.com.
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Our Terrestrial Field Dissipation Work
At Waterborne, we have conducted and managed numerous terrestrial field dissipation (TFD) studies following USEPA Guideline 835.6100. Each study conducted has been designed to meet regulatory guidelines such as the USEPA FIFRA Subdivision N Guidelines. We have additionally used a variety of study designs, pesticide application methods (e.g., broadcast, banded, multiple, aerial, and seed treatment), sampling techniques (e.g., soil, water, air, and crop) and crops covering all geographical regions of the United States and parts of Canada based on similar Ecoregions. Due to the diverse nature of studies, Waterborne has developed sampling techniques for a broad range of crops and innovative solutions for atypical sampling requirements, including:
- Turf
- Tomato
- Cotton
- Small grain
- Sugar cane
- Orchard
- Rice
- Corn
- Tobacco
- Soybean
- Other vegetables
- Treated Seeds
Waterborne works closely with Contract Research Cooperators (CROs) that have undergone vigorous prequalification inspections to ensure their capabilities of performing a compliant Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) study. Our diverse network of field cooperators allows us to place studies anywhere in North America.
Additional information regarding our crosswalk expertise can be found under Geographic Information and Remote Sensing.
Aquatic Field Dissipation
We know all about rice production and have performed numerous rice paddy aquatic field dissipation (AFD) studies (USEPA Guideline 835.6200) with seed treatment, ground and aerial applications at multiple locations in Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Texas. These studies generate real-world data for evaluating potential hazards of an agrochemical (including mobility and formation of transformation products of the parent compound) under actual use and environmental conditions. Additionally, these studies generate information relative to mechanisms of dissipation in various aquatic environments.
Based on this experience, we’ve developed an environmental fate model (RICEWQ) specific to rice production that has been used throughout the world to address regulatory concerns.
