Evaluation of the impact of effective management practices in mitigating the toxicity symptoms of pesticides preparation and storage in Kebbi State, Nigeria
1 Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Federal University of Agriculture Zuru, Kebbi State, Nigeria.
2 Department of General Studies Federal University Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria.
3 Department of Agricultural Technology, Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic Sokoto State, Nigeria.
4 Department of Business Management, College of Basic and Advanced Studies, Yelwa Yauri, Kebbi State, Nigeria.
5 Department of Geography Adamu Augie College of Education Argungu Kebbi State, Nigeria.
Research Article
Open Access Research Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 2021, 01(02), 083–092.
Article DOI: 10.53022/oarjms.2021.1.2.0035
Publication history:
Received on 20 August 2021; revised on 26 September 2021; accepted on 28 September 2021
Abstract:
The study Evaluated the Impact of Effective Management Practices in Mitigating the Toxicity Symptoms of Pesticides Preparation, Storage and Application in Kebbi State, Nigeria. Structured Questionnaires were used to obtained information from the respondents. Descriptive statistics comprising frequency distribution tables and percentages and were used for Data Analysis. Likert scale was used to determine farmer’s perception on the toxicity symptoms of pesticides of pesticides preparation, storage and application employed by farmers when handling pesticides. The result of the study showed that majority of the respondents (90%) were male while female formed the minority in pesticide usage with only (10%). The study also showed that all the respondents (100%) were married and engaged in agricultural activities. The study further revealed that all the respondents never had any formal training on the use of pesticide from either governmental or non -governmental organizations. The research study also found out that all (100%) of the respondents were not aware of the toxicity of pesticides during preparation, storage and application. Likert Scale Analysis showed a negative perception by farmers on awareness of pesticide toxicity during preparation, storage and application. On perception of the respondents on the toxicity of pesticides during preparation, storage and application, the study revealed that Nausea, Dizziness, Diarrhea, Respiratory Difficulty, Skin Irritation, Rashes, Fever, Peeling of the Skin, Vomiting, and Headache were the serious toxicity effects of pesticide. It is concluded that respondents had negative perception on pesticide management of toxicity of pesticides during preparation, storage and application. It is therefore recommended that appropriate authorities should enforce the use of protective clothing, appropriate equipment and correct handling practices when using pesticides. Existing pesticide regulations and monitoring policies should be enforced. Government should also intensify efforts at registering and controlling distribution of pesticides and banning hazardous ones. It should also enforce the making of less toxic pesticides available to farmers.
Keywords:
Impact; Effective Management Practices; Mitigating the Toxicity Symptoms; Pesticides Preparation; Storage and Application
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