Chlorothalonil fungicide has been associated with a decrease in insect fertility.

2025-07-07 00:00

Research from Macquarie University has shown that the widely used fungicide chlorothalonil has a negative impact on insect fertility, even at low concentrations that are commonly found on produce. The study focused on fruit flies that were exposed to typical doses of chlorothalonil, and it found that there was an immediate decrease in egg production.

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