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    An Appraisal of Knowledge of Pesticide Management Among Grains Traders in Major Commercial Markets in Ilorin Metropolis, Kwara State, Nigeria
    (SEAHI PUBLICATIONS, 2020-10-21) Oguntade Adesola Saheed; Sawyerr Henry Olawale; Adiama Babatunde Yusuf; Dauda Kazeem Adesina; Ayinla Latifat Olajumoke
    Pesticides provide protection to grains against destructive pests but its residues or metabolites has been linked to various health challenges. Its lipophilic nature and consumption of food with residue results into the accumulation of the residues beyond the level the body can handle which leads to gradual deterioration of health and eventual emergence of disease state. The aim of this study is to assess the knowledge of pesticide management by grains traders as well as the perception of the traders on pesticide usage in the study area. 120 Questionnaires were distributed to volunteered traders from three (3) majormarkets in Ilorin Kwara State with Mandate Market as reference category. All the questionnaires wererecovered (100%) and Statistical analysis was performed using Multinomial Logistics and Latent Class Analysis. From the result obtained through the statistical analysis , Oja Oba recorded a p-value of 0.03 while Ipata market has a p-value of 0.009 being less than that of the reference category (Mandate) at which indicated majority of grain traders at Major Market in Ilorin have knowledge of pest management. Majority of the respondents were also found to be persistence in their perception on pesticide usage.