Farmer's perceptions on pesticide hazards.
1994
Warburton H. | Palis F.G. | Pingali P.L. | Papag A.M.
Farmers' perceptions are important for a number of reasons: their perceptions may influence their decisions over pesticide use and methods of protecting themselves against pesticides; and advice to farmers on pesticide use and crop protection may be inappropriate and irrelevant if it doesn't tally with their own view of pesticide hazards. Farmers are in no doubt that pesticides are hazardous. Herbicides, and to a lesser extent, molluscides, are perceived as less hazardous than insecticides. Pesticides with strong odor are thought to be very hazardous and effective. Chemicals perceived as most hazardous are also viewed as most effective. Education significantly affects farmers perception on pesticide hazards. Highly educated people are able to identify correct WHO hazard classification. Likewise, education also significantly affects farmers willingnesss to use gloves. This affirms the general perception that dermal exposure to pesticides is not dangerous. Age, education, and farm size affect farmers willingness to pay for the mask. This further confirms of their concern against inhaling chemicals.
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