Agricultural Pesticide Use in Malawi.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The majority of farmers in Malawi use pesticides to protect their crops from pests. Without the use of pesticides, farmers would not be able to harvest significant yields. However, several studies worldwide have shown that some pesticides used by farmers are harmful to human health. Despite these studies, there remains a lack of proper documentation of the use and nature of harmful pesticides.

Objectives

This retrospective study aimed to explore agricultural pesticides used in Malawi, to investigate factors that make Malawi vulnerable to illegal pesticide use, and to assess the extent that farmers in Malawi have adopted integrated pest management (IPM).

Methods

We reviewed the literature and empirical studies relating to the effects of pesticides on human h

SUBMITTER: Soko JJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6285677 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature