When long storage and long-distance shipping are not required, fewer pesticides are used. Peel and cook when appropriate, even though some nutrients and fiber are lost in the process. Eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. This would limit exposure to any one type of pesticide residue. Purchase only fruits and vegetables that are subject to USDA regulations.
Examples are strawberries and cantaloupes from Mexico.
Wait until just before preparation to wash or immerse your produce in clean drinking water. When appropriate, scrub with a brush. Experts at the University of California-Berkeley report that this removes nearly all Insects and dirt, as well as bacteria and some pesticide residues. Special soaps or washes are not needed and could be harmful to you depending on their ingredients. So, you just might be spending more money than you need to.