Open AccessReduced Use of Restricted and Danger-Labeled Pesticides in Florida Fresh Market Tomato Production (1992-2004)
Author(s) -
Mark A. Mossler
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
edis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2576-0009
DOI - 10.32473/edis-pi124-2005
Subject(s) - pesticide , toxicology , agricultural science , production (economics) , agricultural economics , paraquat , agriculture , environmental science , agronomy , geography , biology , economics , archaeology , macroeconomics , biochemistry
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 rate reduction, rather than reduction of use (1-7). This document is PI-87, one of a series of publications of the Pesticide Information Office, Agronomy Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Published November 2005.