Completely agree

Frequency (%)

Agree

Frequency (%)

Neutral

Frequency (%)

Disagree

Frequency (%)

Pesticide use could lead to Ground/Surface water pollution

2 (1.8%)

24 (21.6%)

73 (65.8%)

12 (10.8%)

Use of pesticides causes air Pollution by toxic compounds

30 (27.0%)

67 (60.4%)

14 (12.6%)

None

Pesticides contribute to pollution and reduce soil fertility

3 (2.7%)

29 (26.1%)

72 (64.9%)

7 (6.3%)

Pesticides contribute to elimination of beneficial organisms in soil and nature

3 (2.7%)

30 (27.0%)

73 (65.8%)

5 (4.5%)

Wrong use of pesticides could lead to human death

3 (2.7%)

80 (72.1%)

27 (24.3%)

1 (0.9%)

Applying pesticides to maize increases yield

9 (8.1%)

67 (60.4%)

33 (29.7%)

2 (1.8%)