Name: Othiniel O.

Sapatalo Offering Number: S141

Course & Year: BSA-3 Class Schedule: W 04:00-7:00

Exercise No.6
Pesticide Use among Local Farmers

Introduction
Pesticide use among farmers is a complex and multifaceted issue that
intersects with agricultural practices, environmental concerns, and public health.
Farmers often rely on pesticides to protect crops from pests, diseases, and
weeds, aiming to ensure a successful harvest and economic viability. However,
the indiscriminate use of pesticides has raised environmental alarms due to
potential soil and water contamination, harm to non-target organisms, and the
development of pesticide-resistant pests. Moreover, there are growing
concerns about the impact of pesticide residues on human health, as they can
persist in food products. Striking a balance between effective pest control and
sustainable, environmentally friendly farming practices is crucial to address
these challenges and promote the long-term well-being of both agricultural
ecosystems and the communities that depend on them. Integrated pest
management strategies, organic farming methods, and ongoing research into
alternative, less harmful pest control measures are essential components of a
holistic approach to navigate the complexities surrounding pesticide use in
modern agriculture.

Objective:
1. Knowledgeable on the amount and kind of pesticides being used by
local farmers; and
2. Know how to conduct an interview with the local farmers.
Methodology
In this laboratory activity we conducted a surveyed of the farmers about
the application of their pesticides in their farm and the first thing that needed to
did was to brought the following materials liked ballpen, cellphone for the
camera, the surveyed questionnaire and lastly had to found a farmer that you
could interview and first needed to visited the farm in your area where you could
found a farmer and seek for the consent of the farmer if she/he could been
interviewed. If she/he would give you her/his consent, used the form/survey
questionnaire as your guide in the interview. And had documentation of the
interview, the farm and the packaging of used pesticides were highly
recommended. Further comments regarding the interview and relevant findings
or information about the farm and their use of pesticides could been written on
the space provided in the form. If you were done interviewing the farmer, you
had thanked them for their time.

Results and Discussion

Date Trade a.i. and %a.i* Amount Crop/Stage Target Pests Means of
Applied Name Application
Sept. 30, Lannate Methomyl 2 spoons Flowering Green Spraying
Leafhopper,
2023 40% SP stage
armyworm
and leaf
folder
Sept. 30, Karate Lamba- 2 spoons Flowering Leaf miners, Spraying
2023 cyhalothrin stage rice bug and
5% EC armyworm
Sept. 30, Chix Beta- 2 spoons Flowering Green Spraying
Leafhoppers,
2023 cypermethrin stage
stem borer,
2.5% EC and rice bug
Sept. 30, Cymbush Cypermethrin 2 spoons Flowering Stem borer, Spraying
armyworm,
2023 25% EC stage
and rice bug

Date Trade a.i. and %a.i* Amount Crop/Stage Target Pests Means of
Applied Name Application
November Bulldock Beta-cyfluthrin 2 Flowering Leaf Spraying
hoppers,
30, 2023 25% EC spoons stage
stemborer,
and aphids
 November Karate Lamba- 2 Flowering Leaf miners Spraying
30, 2023 cyhalothrin 5% spoons stage and
EC armyworm
November Lannate Methomyl 2 Flowering Green Spraying
Leafhopper,
30, 2023 40% SP spoons stage
armyworm
and leaf
folder

According to the information presented in the table regarding pesticide

usage, details include the last application date of the insecticide, trade name,
active ingredient percentage based on the type (soluble powder, emulsifiable
concentrate, wettable powder), quantity of insecticide mixed with water in the
knapsack sprayer, the crop stage vulnerable to pests, common target pests,
and the method of application. The prevalent farming practice, as indicated by
the survey respondents, involves spraying insecticides. The surveyed farmers
primarily use lannate, karate, chix, cymbush, and bulldock, with lannate and
karate being the most used trade names. The application involves using two
spoons of insecticide, often combined with another insecticide for enhanced
effectiveness. The crop stage susceptible to pests is the flowering stage, and
the identified target pests include green leafhopper, armyworm, leaf folder, leaf
miners, rice bug, stem borer, and aphids. The farmers typically apply the
insecticides through spraying using a knapsack sprayer.

Conclusion
In conclusion, it is important to possess information about the quantity
and types of pesticides employed by nearby farmers. This knowledge helps in
determining the appropriate pesticide amounts, understanding common
pesticides used by farmers to combat specific pests affecting their rice crops,
and grasping the mixing process with water for spraying. Additionally, acquiring
the skill of conducting interviews with local farmers is essential to ease any
apprehension during future interviewing endeavors.
Documentation

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