The aim of the studies was to determine the influence of copper on acetochlor degradation in soil. The experiment was carried out in laboratory conditions (plant growth chamber). Acetochlor was applied to two different soils (similar textures, pH, organic carbon content and contrasting copper content: soil contaminated by copper and soil with low copper concentration). Soil samples were taken for analyses 1 hour (initial concentration) and 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64 and 96 days after treatment. Acetochlor residue was analysed using GC/ECD (gas chromatography with electron capture detector). Good linearity was found between logarithmic concentration of acetochlor residues and time. The differences in copper content influenced the acetochlor decay in soil. Values of DT50 obtained in the experiment varied from 9 to 22 days. A high concentration of copper in soil slowed down of acetochlor degradation (the DT50 value was higher – 22 days).