L1 /
10
CH3041
IPM
• Use of herbicides is increasing as farmers reduce cultivation for weed control to herbicides for weed control.
• SWQ catchment 35x103 km2 used >
100 t/ y of each of : Endosulphan,
2,4-D, Atrazine
• Larger quantities
of pesticides are used in
non-agricultural applications (garden, lawns..).
non-agricultural applications (garden, lawns..).
• Integrated Pest Management
This involves a number of non-chemical
solutions to pest control. Pesticides may
still be used in small amounts.
This involves a number of non-chemical
solutions to pest control. Pesticides may
still be used in small amounts.
