Reduced Use of Restricted and Danger-Labeled Pesticides in Florida Fresh Market Tomato Production (1992-2004)
Pesticide use values for 2004 compared to peak usage data for the period 1992 through 2004 demonstrate a 75% reduction in the application of restricted or “Danger”-labeled insecticides in fresh market tomato. Paraquat use was reduced by 31%. Fumigant use (17% reduction) was mainly influenced by rat...
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The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries
2005-12-01
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| Online Access: | https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/115242 |