Knowledge Level of Farmers Regarding Safety Issues of Pesticides

Pesticides are an important aspect of agricultural practice in both developed and developing countries. This paper focuses on the farmers knowledge of pesticides and patterns of safety measures followed. The study revealed that majority of farmers have poor knowledge of pesticide safety labels and wear no proper protective clothing during spraying. This indicates the need for promoting greater awareness among farmers about pesticides through health education programs and need for promotion of use of protective clothing and equipment suitable for the tropical climate