Environmental Implications of Pesticide Use and Application Practice Its on Beekeeping: Evidence from Gudeya Bila Woreda of East Wollega Zone in Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia.
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2021-02
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
The study was conducted to analyze the pesticide use, and its implications on beekeeping in
Gudeya Bila woreda. The sampling frames for this particular study were rural farmers that
found in different agroecological zone of Gudeya Bila woreda western Oromia. The survey was
conducted among 312 households of which 304 were farmers and 8 were pesticide retailer. A
pesticide risk assessment tool PRIMET was used to assess risks posed by pesticides. The result
shown that most of respondents (66.35%) have traditional hives. Concerning pesticides use all
respondents (100%) use chemical pesticides for agricultural purposes. All respondents indicated
that they purchase pesticides from local dealer. Moreover, 79.5% of respondents buy pesticides
without label. PRIMET based analysis revealed that ETR value of the six pesticides (Carbaryl,
chlorpyrifos, diazinon, malathion, fipronil and profonefos) considered in this study were highly
risky to honey bees in in-crop scenario and in possible risk range in off-crop scenario. The result
showed that pesticide use and application practice of farmers were inappropriate and it needs
awareness creation for farmers and retailer and reminding farmers to remove or cover beehives
during application and flowering/ Use only after sunset. Farmer’s awareness on protecting the
environment and application of pesticides considering protection of bees is found to be
minimum. Proper risk communication strategy and awareness creation is important to curb
the present danger to bees posed from dangerous pesticide application in the area.
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Pesticides, Risk Assessment, PRIMET, bees