With increasing modernization of agriculture pesticides became one of the biggest threats for local aquatic ecosystems in Trinidad. The Caroni presents a typical watershed exposed to pesticides. We studied in the Aripo ...

Pesticide exposure in rural areas affects a sector of the population that is highly exposed and very vulnerable. Thus, agricultural workers represent a highly vulnerable population to the toxic effects of pesticide exposure. ...

In recent years, the use of substances of natural origin, such as botanical pesticides, has emerged as a preferred alternative to the use of synthetic pesticides, the excessive use of which has raised a lot of concern over ...

Few studies have analyzed the mechanisms of how environmental labels influence consumers' perception and consequent behavior. The present study puts forth specific questions of how pesticide-free products should be promoted ...

Agricultural production in the Pampas region is one of the most important economic activities in Argentina. However, the possible environmental effects related to the growth of this activity in the last years have not been ...

The objective of the meeting was: To examine and analyse the concepts of pesticide legislation and registration in the Caribbean region with a view to standardizing criteria for pesticide use. The meeting was held jointly ...

Introduction: Pesticides can be present in food as a secondary waste treatment of the crops or contain high levels as a result of pollution. They produce public benefit by increasing agricultural productivity but also ...

Introduction: Pesticides can be present in food as a secondary waste treatment of the crops or contain high levels as a result of pollution. They produce public benefit by increasing agricultural productivity but also ...