Eleven synthetic insecticides and one fungicide (sulphur)
were recorded as part of this investigation. The most commonly reported pesticide was sulphur (used by 29% of
the interviewed farmers), followed by thiamethoxam, chlorantraniliprole, and phenthoate (21%). A large portion
of the interviewed farmers described negative health symptoms after pesticide applications, including vomiting
(51%), headache (18%) and eye irritation (12%).