The use of toxic agrochemicals in El Huaje, Zentla, Veracruz, México, and their role during the Zafra (harvest) and the attempts to control the mosquito Stegomyia aegypti.

In this paper we describe the population of El Huaje, Veracruz México. This village is inhabited by Italo-Mexicans. They work in the yearly Zafra (sugar cane harvest) and in chemical measures aimed to reduce the effects of the mosquito Stegomyia aegypti. Structure: This is a qualitative and multi-disciplinary study. Objectives: To describe the processes of cultivating sugar cane and the efforts made to contr ol the Stegomyia aegypti mosquito, both via agrochemicals. During this study the investigators ed ucated the local population on the use of agrochemicals. Period of study: January 2016 to December 2017. Primary data sources: Information was collected through in-depth interviews, in situ observation, audio and video recordings, and notes made "on site" as well as photographs and health questionnaires. Conclusion: The population of El Huaje is exposed to chronic agro-toxicity caused by the intensive use of agrochemicals. These chemicals are used in the sugar cane harvest as well as in the control of the mosquito: Stegomyia aegypti. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]