Certain behaviors and practices were identified to predisposed
to pesticide exposure and illness. Twenty percent
(20%) of the farmers used pesticides for more than 20
years and almost 15% have used it for 11–20 years. This is
very significant, and indicates chronic exposure among
these farmers. The farmers were exposed to 30 minutes to
4 hours per day every application, with an average of 3
hours. They are exposed about 1 to 4 days a week or an
average