Het gebruik van bestrijdingsmiddelen in de landbouw en de gezondheidszorg / The use of pesticides in agriculture and health care

ABSTRACT

With the rise of agricultural production and the protection of public health, the importance of pesticides keeps increasing. However, pesticides are not without danger for man, animal and environment, so its application should be with the necessary knowledge, precaution and care. The public policy is to intensify research and education on this matter. This working-paper from the "Working-group Pesticides" provides information on the necessity, benefit and danger of pesticides. That is why the use, structure, safety precautions, dangers, legislation, consequences, research and future perspectives are being discussed. Some advice on using pesticides safely is given as an appendix