Phytosanitary Practices and Pesticide Levels in Fresh and Dried Mangoes Produced in Burkina Faso

Pesticides are used to control fruit flies and other potential crop pests, partic- ularly mango in Burkina Faso. Pesticides are a potential health hazard for us- ers and consumers and are a major constraint to the export and commercia- lization of mangoes. The objective of this study was to evaluate phytosanitary practices in orchards and pesticide residue levels in four varieties of fresh and dried mangoes (Amelie, Brooks, Kents and Lippens) produced in four locali- ties in Burkina Faso in...