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Acute Pesticide Poisoning among Female and Male Cotton Growers in India
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A season-long assessment of acute pesticide poisoning among farmers was conducted in three villages in India. Fifty female cotton growers reported the adverse effects experienced after exposures to pesticides by themselves and by their male relatives (n = 47). The study documented the serious consequences of pesticide use for the health of farmers, particularly women field helpers. Typically female tasks such as mixing concentrated chemicals and refilling spraying tanks were as hazardous as d...
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Pesticides deserve some study, much care
The Boston Globe
; According to the Pesticide Bureau of the state Department of Food and Agriculture, it is estimated that more than 19 percent of all pesticides on the market are sold to homeowners. But, the bureau points out, homeowners "are undoubtedly the least knowledgeable in the proper use and handling of
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Pesticides are part of IPM: responsible, judicious use is the key component.(THE GREAT DEBATE: IPM LIVE SEPT 2005 TVEDTED VS. FEUER)
Pest Control
; Although my role in this debate is in support of the use of pesticides as part of the integrated pest management (IPM) practice, I want to ensure that readers understand that this will not be a polar position statement that makes IPM the enemy. Actually, I will go so far as to support IPM and bring
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Fate and behaviour of pesticides in the agroecosystem--a review with a New Zealand perspective.
Australian Journal of Soil Research
; Introduction It goes without saying that the use of pesticides in modern agriculture to control weeds, insects, other pests and diseases has significantly increased global food production. The term 'pesticides' encompasses a great range of diverse substances, falling into several broad groupings
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Exterminators make gains with pesticides panel
Bangor Daily News Bangor, ME
; WATERVILLE - Pesticide control applicators and the Maine Board of Pesticides Control seemed to be moving closer to consensus Friday when the state regulation panel held its third round of public hearings on proposed pesticide application regulations. The board members have been charged by the
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What You Should Know About Pesticides--Some Precautions
Los Angeles Sentinel
; Malaika Brown Los Angeles Sentinel 03-22-1995 What You Should Know About Pesticides - Some Precautions. What is a Pesticide? A "pesticide" is a chemical used to control insects, diseases, weeds, fungi (mold) and other pests on plants, vegetables, fruits and animals, "Pesticide" is a broad term that
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