A Five-Year Statistical Survey of Cotton Insecticide Usage in a Large Alabama Watershed
Grzenda AR. 1996. A Five-Year Statistical Survey of Cotton Insecticide Usage in a Large Alabama Watershed. Journal of the Georgia Entomological Society. 1(2):1-9
This study indicated that insecticide usage on small cotton farms in northern Alabama is relatively constant with respect to the popularity of specific insecticides. However, the total quantity of insecticide used in the basin was quite variable among years because of differences in insect infestations. From 1959 through 1963 the total insecticide usage estimates for the 400-square mile basin varied from a low of 12000 lbs. technical in 1963 to a high of 139000 lbs. technical in 1962. This points out the necessity of long-term studies in evaluating the water pollution potential associated with this type of agriculture. This would be equally true for other public health, agricultural, or economic parameters related to total insecticide use. Abstract provided by author.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Grzenda, Alfred
- Units
- BISC
- Keywords
- Alabama, Contamination, Cotton, insecticide, Pollution, Survey