Table 6

Storage of pesticides and fate of empty containers as reported by farm workers (n=189)

VariableFarm workers No. (%)
Storage of pesticides
    On the farm site149 (78.8)
    In the home 34 (18.0)
Fate of empty containers
    Home use 0 (0.0)
    Storage of other pesticides 2 (1.1)
    Throw on garbage site or along the street122 (64.6)
    Burying or burning 85 (45.0)