Pesticides

The QuEChERS method is a multi-class, multi-residue method that can analyze for more than 100 pesticides, including the pyrethroids, in […]

The GT Test Kit was invented by Gobthong Thoophom (GT) from the Public Health Ministry. It is a Cholinesterase Inhibition

In Thailand a number of laboratories are involved in the detection of pesticide residues in food. Several of these laboratories

Each pesticide generally belongs to a chemical family on which general health effects are known. Organophosphates: disturbs the peripheral nervous

The IPM Danida project developed two posters to warn consumers about the dangers of pesticide residues in their food, and

(November 2002) Two farmer groups (vegetable growers in Kanchanaburi, mango growers in Phitsanulok) conducted pesticide-health surveys in their own community.

(November 2002) In Noenmaprong village (Phitsanulok province), a group of 11 mango growers were trained to conduct cross-sectional survey. These

(November 2002) Trained farmers of Nongkrang village (Boproy, Kanchanaburi province) observed and interviewed 19 other vegetable farmers in their community.

Most Thai farmers rely heavily on the use of synthetic pesticides. Although most of them know that these pesticides are

Knowledge about a certain pesticide often starts by learning how it is classified. Pesticides can be classified or grouped in