Findings of this survey further sug

Findings of this survey further suggest that it is necessary to reduce possible health risks associated with pesticide use by
documenting risk perceptions and developing ways of addressing them. In particular, documentation of pesticide risk
perceptions is vital not only for identifying exposure situations,but also for implementing effective health and safety interventions, implementing effective alternative pest management technologies, and also informing health and environmental policy-makers. Risk-perception studies are important approaches in the development process of educative and riskcommunication campaigns, bridging research to action. It is imperative for national authorities to develop a system of pesticide waste management with all the necessary facilities at a local level which will fulfil the requirements of waste legislation to prevent illegal dumping of pesticide waste. It is also imperative to increase farmers' awareness about possible risks of pesticide handling and particularly about risks of uncontrolled pesticide waste disposal through education and training.