Evolving insecticide use and practices at IRRI

Abstract

With growing awareness of the concerns associated with pesticide (especially insecticide) use, IRRI has acted over the past decade to play a lead role in both reducing insecticide use and promoting safe pesticide use for people and the environment. In addition to the direct steps taken at the IRRI experiment station, a book has also been produced by IRRI (in 1995) addressing areas of concern related to pesticides, farmer health, and the rice environment.