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Overview of 1998 pesticide sales in Alberta

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In 1998, a total of 9 300 497 kg of pesticide active ingredient (ai) was sold in, or shipped into, Alberta. Pesticides sold into the Agriculture sector accounted for 95.8% of all pesticides sold,... More ≫

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In 1998, a total of 9 300 497 kg of pesticide active ingredient (ai) was sold in, or shipped into, Alberta. Pesticides sold into the Agriculture sector accounted for 95.8% of all pesticides sold, with the Commercial/Industrial sector accounting for 3.3% of sales, and the Domestic sector accounting for 0.8% of sales. The types of pesticides sold were predominantly herbicides, at 76.7%. Adjuvants and surfactants made up the next largest category at 14.25%. Insecticides made up 5.4% of sales, while fungicides made up 3.6% of sales.

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