Why African farmers should balance pesticides with other control methods: Insects are constantly adapting to methods used to control them. Shutterstock/Alf RibeiroInsect pests cause almost half of the crop losses in Africa. If the continent is to feed its growing population, farmers must find ways to control them. Pests account for high losses in other developing regions too. … [Read more...] about Why African farmers should balance pesticides with other control methods | The Conversation
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SA News: South Africa registering pesticides for use against maize-attacking armyworms
South Africa registering pesticides for use against maize-attacking armyworms: THABAZIMBI, South Africa Feb 2 South Africa's agriculture ministry is registering pesticides for use against the fall armyworm in the event that tests confirm the presence of the Central American pest in the country's maize belt, a spokesperson said on ... Source: "South Africa" - … [Read more...] about SA News: South Africa registering pesticides for use against maize-attacking armyworms
Why managing the health risks posed by pesticides is fraught with problems | The Conversation
Pesticides have harmful effects on those using them. Richard Haig Are pesticides really dangerous? Surely the government wouldn’t register anything that is highly hazardous to humans? People outside the scientific community, particularly in low-and middle-income countries, often raise these questions. Understanding the difference between hazards and risks of pesticides, how … [Read more...] about Why managing the health risks posed by pesticides is fraught with problems | The Conversation
