<p>Airborne pesticides, originating primarily from agricultural practices, pose severe risks to human health and the environment. Pesticides enter the atmosphere as aerosols through volatilization, spray drift, and atmospheric transport, existing in solid, liquid, and gaseous forms. Their presence in the air can lead to widespread contamination, contributing to the degradation of ecosystems and increasing human exposure to harmful chemicals. The sources, dispersion dynamics, and environmental effects of these airborne contaminants are examined in this review, with particular attention to how they affect ecosystems, human health, and air quality. Various mitigation strategies, such as advanced respiratory protective equipment, low-drift spray technologies, buffer zones, and emerging nanotechnologies, are discussed to address and reduce the associated risks. Advancements in pesticide management, such as innovations in spray technology and integrated pest management, focus on reducing exposure, minimizing pesticide drift, and enhancing environmental safety to support sustainable agriculture. To reduce pesticide exposure in the atmosphere and ultimately create a more resilient and healthy environment, future research attempts to create environmentally benign, sustainable pest management methods.</p> Graphical Abstract <p></p>