Conventional horticulture in Arapiraca-AL: Characterization of pesticide use

• Autor(a) principal: Lira, Thaynnara Paula dos Santos
• Data de Publicação: 2020
• Outros Autores: Barbosa, João Pedro Ferreira, Santos, Maria Isabel Gomes dos, Silva, Rosineide Nascimento da, Alencar, Victória Endy Moura de
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Diversitas Journal
• DOI: 10.17648/diversitas-journal-v5i4-892
• Texto Completo: https://diversitasjournal.com.br/diversitas_journal/article/view/892

ABSTRACT: The indiscriminate use of agrotoxic is a serious environmental and public health problem. The objective of this study was to characterize the practices of agrotoxic use in horticulture, as well as the profile of horticulturists in the municipality of Arapiraca-AL. Semi-structured interviews were realized between March and May 2019 on 25 properties located in four rural district. Data frequency analysis was been performed in Microsoft Excel for Windows®. Results observed were: 40% of horticulturists were between 20 and 29 years old; 48% had incomplete elementary school; 50.62% of the most cultivated vegetables were lettuce (Lactuta sativa L.), coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) and sweet pepper (Capsicum annum L.); the main agrotoxic used were Roundup®, Amistar Top® and Premio®; 56% of respondents used agrotoxics weekly; 88% of horticulturists used individual protective equipment during the application of agrotoxic; 12% of horticulturists show some symptoms after applying for agrotoxic, etc. Although most horticulturists are aware of some risks from agrotoxic use and use the IPE, it is worrying that these workers use agrotoxic not recommended for the types of crops. Finally, the results can help the competent public agencies in the elaboration of effective methods to improve horticultural productivity in the Arapiraca region. KEYWORDS: Agricultural venom, vegetables, public health.