The second stud
nia. One hundred
through April, 1972.
with dichlorvos. (About one-~
improperly). Twenty-two percent of the tora
was in use at this time).
applicators.

When asked to name che particular problems, 22 People (14%). sata ic
was an insect. Twenty-nine people (18%) specifically mentioned either one
or more of the following as an indication of the extent of their knowledge
of why pesticides were used in and around their homes: dormant sprays
no insect named (5 People), earwigs (4), spiders (3), ants (2), aphids
rust fungi (3), moths (2), cutworms (1), sap bugs (1),
no insect named (1), bugs (3), fieas (2), termites
and miscellaneous such as spider mites, walnut bugs, elm
tree beetles (4), Eleven people (6.8%) s fumigated
(presumably for termites).
precautionary and could not
appearing.

The conclusions derived from these assessments and Studies are;

1. Existing dara on urban pesticide use is mostly non-existent, and
what exists is poor,

The urban area, from a Pesticide~use viewpoint, ts a vast complex
of users, Problems and information sources,

- In general, t Sect populations and Pesticides would seem to be
affected by:

1. Plant Species, their locations and existing Management practices,

2. The home, its structure, upkeep, location and surrounding
| vegetation.

3. Life Style of occupants: e.g. food Production, waste
Storage management Practices, presence and care of pets and/or
other domescic animals.

Income, age and attitude of users towards insects, pesticides, and
environmental and human health concerns,

Area of city, meso~ and microclimate, soils, native vegectacion,
industrial Pollutants, ete, ,