Abstract:The application of pesticides in the agricultural sector represents multiple benefits such as pest and disease control, however, their application entails risks to the environment and the health of people, which can be accidental or due to improper handling. Therefore, this work focuses on the qualitative determination of the ecotoxicology of pesticides used by seasonal farmers in the Municipality of Valle de Santiago. Information on the most commonly used pesticides in the study area was collected through sur… Show more
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