Abstract
In order for the correct final destination of empty pesticide packaging to occur, the participation of the entire production chain, from the manufacturer, shopkeeper to the users (farmers) must be involved. The legislation is very clear and demanding about correct disposal, but control is sometimes flawed, and incorrect disposal occurs which can poison humans and contaminate water bodies and animals. This is likely due to lack of information and training or even insufficient information. Thus, the objective of this research was to diagnose the behavior of a group of farmers from São José dos Quatro Marcos (MT) regarding the correct disposal of empty pesticide packages, through semi-structured interviews and bibliographic research. We conclude that the educational level of farmers could be one of the major factors interfering with their knowledge of pesticides, causing this lack of prior knowledge to result in actions understood as being commonplace when working with pesticides.
Highlights
Over the years, the use of pesticides has been intensified in order to control invasive plants, pests and diseases in crops, and to aid in increasing the quantity of crops per area
Pesticides are defined by Brazilian Federal Laws no. 7,802 from July 11th of 1989 (Brasil, 1998) and no. 9,974 from June 6th of 2000 (Brasil, 2000), as products and agents of physical, chemical or biological processes for use in cultivation, storage and processing of agricultural products to alter the composition of the flora or fauna in order to preserve them from the action of harmful living things
The final disposal of empty pesticide packaging is a procedure that requires the participation of all agents involved in the production chain, from manufacturing, marketing, use, supervision and monitoring of activities related to handling, transportation, storage and processing/reuse of this packaging
Summary
The use of pesticides has been intensified in order to control invasive plants, pests and diseases in crops, and to aid in increasing the quantity of crops per area. Over time and with misuse, limitations to chemical control have emerged, such as the generation and disposal of empty pesticide packaging, which has negatively affected crop production processes and created risks for worker health and the environment. 9,974 from June 6th of 2000 (Brasil, 2000), as products and agents of physical, chemical or biological processes for use in cultivation, storage and processing of agricultural products to alter the composition of the flora or fauna in order to preserve them from the action of harmful living things. In order to alleviate pest infestations and, minimize losses in crop production, agriculture has been concerned with one of the results of chemical control, which is the generation and correct disposal of empty pesticide containers. Pesticides are defined by Brazilian Federal Laws no. 7,802 from July 11th of 1989 (Brasil, 1998) and no. 9,974 from June 6th of 2000 (Brasil, 2000), as products and agents of physical, chemical or biological processes for use in cultivation, storage and processing of agricultural products to alter the composition of the flora or fauna in order to preserve them from the action of harmful living things.
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