Consumer and farmer safety evaluation of application of botanical pesticides in black pepper crop protection

► We made a consumer and farmer safety evaluation on the use of 4 botanical pesticides. ► MOE for consumers indicate a low priority for risk management for Acorus calamus. ► The use of clove and pyrethrum is not of safety concern. ► Use of tuba root extracts on black pepper stored berries is of safety concern. ► It is prudent to look for alternatives for use of A. calamus extracts.