Year: 2008 Source: Environmental Health Perspectives, v.116, no.4, (April 2008), p.1-3 SIEC No: 20080979

Countries aiming to apply restrictions to reduce deaths from pesticide poisoning should evaluate agricultural needs and develop a plan that encourages substitution of less toxic pesticides. If farmers have an affordable alternative for pest control for each crop, there is no obvious adverse effect on agricultural output.