In Benin, terrestrial ecosystems are polluted by a widespread presence of pesticide residues
released by an intensive use of plant protection products in agriculture, mainly those …

In Mali, pesticides used on cotton crops are a real public health and environmental problem.
This study presents an analysis of potential risks corresponding to the “dangerousness” of …

Without enforced standards or reliable third‐party verification, food safety threats such as
pesticide residues and aflatoxin contamination are generally unobservable or only partially …

Aquatic organisms are exposed to chemical pesticides including glyphosate (Sharp 480 SL)
and atrazine (Atraforce), two phytocidal molecules used for agriculture purposes in Benin. In …

Acer 35 EC is a widely used insecticide (a binary mixture of lambda-cyhalothrin and
acetamiprid) in pest control in many West African countries, particularly in the cotton culture …

The Alibori River, which flows through Benin's cotton crop regions, receives surface water
from much of the cultivated land that is situated along its banks. Chemical pollution in …

The objective of the study was to evaluate the levels of pesticide residues and trace metal
elements (ETM) in the soils of the cotton-growing zone in north-west Benin. The soils under …

The honeybees (Apis mellifera L.) rely on nectars and pollens they collect the yearlong in
the tropical areas and pollination is one of the most important ecological services the …

The contamination of surface and groundwater in a watershed is mainly due to poor
agricultural practices. These include excessive use of fertilizers for high yields, irrigation …

The increase in food needs due to high population growth in Niger has led to the
intensification of urban agriculture and the increased use of pesticides. The objective of this …