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. 2017 Aug 22;5(3):19. doi: 10.3390/toxics5030019

Table 2.

Knowledge of pesticide use between trained and non-trained farmers.

Item Trained (%) Non-Trained (%)
Which type of pesticide application procedure involves the uniform application of a pesticide to an entire area or field?
Directed-spray application 2.8 30.4
Broadcast application [C] 72.2 13.1
Band application 25.0 56.5
Chi-square = 31.269, p = 0.000
Which technique would help to minimize off target drift during spraying?
Use the largest droplets for coverage [C] 61.1 17.4
Increase the height of the nozzles 11.1 4.3
Increase pressure and travel speed 27.8 78.3
Chi-square = 20.988, p = 0.000
Which statement about disposing of pesticide containers is true?
Pour the rinsates down the drain 2.8 21.7
Disposed of in accordance with the label [C] 94.4 76.1
Reuse the containers 2.8 2.2
Chi-square = 6.251, p = 0.043
Which property of a pesticide would make it more likely to move with water in surface runoff?
High solubility [C] 44.4 26.1
High adsorption 25.0 34.8
High volatility 30.6 39.1
Chi-square = 3.047, p = 0.2179
Which parts of the body are most likely to be exposed to pesticides during spraying?
The hands and forearms [C] 72.2 34.8
The eyes and lungs 11.1 39.1
The feet and legs 16.7 26.1
Chi-square = 12.253, p = 0.002

[C]: correct answer.