Abstract:
The anaerobic system becomes favorable to be used for waste treatment because of the low operating cost.
The database of anaerobic biodegradation of pesticide hazardous wastes was developed in this research. It was
shown that there are 568 pesticides used in agriculture sector in Thailand while 93 pesticides are banned.
The data shows that 69 pesticide hazardous wastes can be treated or biotransformed, by anaerobic means,
corresponding to 12.1 percent. Of the 69 total pesticides, there are 41 insecticides, 21 herbicides and 5 fungicides.