International Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research (IJAMR)   Year: 2022 | Volume: 6 | Issue: 4 | Page No.: 294-302 Farmers' Knowledge on Using Pesticide in Zamboanga City, Philippines Download PDF Bea Nica Alas, Chrizzsean Joyce Cabahug, Jeneleine Timpangco, Lance Romarc Clemente, Moh. Yusop Schuck, Romenick A. Molina Abstract: Pesticides are substances or mixtures of substances that are being used to prevent, destroy, repel, or mitigate pests. Nonetheless, pesticides may cause hazard if used excessively or if misused. With this, the researchers aimed to determine the farmers' knowledge on using pesticide in Zamboanga City specifically in the barangays of Manicahan, Capisan and Tugbungan. This study employed descriptive-quantitative research design. There were 90 farmers participated in this study and answered the Farmer's Knowledge on Using Pesticide Checklist. Frequency and percentage was used to treat the collected data. Most of the farmers utilized insecticides to treat pests. Farmers used a variety of pesticides and have received pesticide safety training. The majority of farmers practice IPM and observe protective measures. Despite of complying these safety measures, majority of farmers experienced variety of health problem that may attribute to their exposure on pesticides such as excessive sweating, headache and skin irritation. Further, the farmers witnessed the impact of pesticides on the environment. To reduce the health and environmental dangers of pesticides, comprehensive intervention strategies must be implemented by the government such as conducting a continuous training on safety, updating farmers' knowledge on latest techniques in pest control, implementing the usage less toxic pesticides, and integrating new technologies for pest control.