African Journal of
Environmental Science and Technology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0786
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJEST
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 1126

Full Length Research Paper

Environmental implications of pesticide use and application practice on beekeeping: Evidence from Gudeya Bila Woreda of East Wollega Zone in Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia

Gadissa Abaya Alemu
  • Gadissa Abaya Alemu
  • Ethiopian Agricultural Authority (EAA), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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Damene Shimeles
  • Damene Shimeles
  • Centre for Environment and Development Studies, College of Development Studies, Addis Ababa University, Ababa, Ethiopia.
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Teklu Berhan Mellese
  • Teklu Berhan Mellese
  • Ethiopian Agricultural Authority (EAA), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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  •  Received: 23 March 2022
  •  Accepted: 14 June 2022
  •  Published: 31 July 2022

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