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Public Perception of Pesticide Exposure in Vermont
Bonenfant, Nicholas Celebioglu, Ayse Colgan, Bridget Galea, Pierre Grover, Lucas Weaver, Joshua Delaney, Tom Hoffman-Contoi, Razelle Boccuzzo, Linda Hales, Heidi
Bonenfant, Nicholas
Celebioglu, Ayse
Colgan, Bridget
Galea, Pierre
Grover, Lucas
Weaver, Joshua
Delaney, Tom
Hoffman-Contoi, Razelle
Boccuzzo, Linda
Hales, Heidi
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Introduction: A pesticide is any substance intended for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest.1 The public generally believes that insects, diseases, and other pests need to be controlled but is also becoming concerned about the impact of pesticides on their health and the local ecosystem. Pesticide exposure occurs with public and private use. Studies indicate consumers have diverse levels of awareness, knowledge, and attitudes regarding pesticide use and health risks.2 The goal of this project is to identify levels of awareness, knowledge, and attitudes toward pesticide usage in Vermont to help State agencies focus public awareness and education.
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2015-01-01