Coconut farmers can use any of hundreds of different pesticides, depending on what's needed in their environment. read more
There are relatively few crop protection products registered for use in coconut and from which the grower can choose (not hundreds as Joshua states). Several studies were carried out on the presence (residues) of pesticides in coconut water (also the systemic ones). read more
According to the group's study, the pesticides, when administered correctly, is effective against the larva and adult of the coconut leaf beetle. There is a need though to reapply the pesticides after 30 days in order to protect the coconut longer, thus raising concerns on possible toxicity of coconut products. read more
Thus, even if pesticides were used in the area (which they rarely are since coconuts have a low profit margin and it would not pay to spray them) it would not be in the fruit. I grow dwarf coconut trees and to my knowledge no one has genetically altered the coconut tree. read more
Coconut farmers can use any of hundreds of different pesticides, depending on what's needed in their environment. In general, it's not your biggest concern (not compared to the general problem of believing that coconut water is a magic health-drink). Most pesticides are washed off; you don't consume the outside of the coconut. read more
Interestingly enough, there are certain organic foods out there that are not certified organic because the process is too expensive. However, they are grown without the use of pesticides. When it comes to coconuts, there are literally hundreds of pesticides that can be used. It all depends on the environment that the coconut is grown in. read more