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What do biodegradable pesticides prevent?
soil, water, and food getting contaminated by pesticides
Can pesticides dissolve in water?
Yes, many pesticides are designed to dissolve or disperse in water for application. However, the solubility of a pesticide in water can vary depending on its chemical properties. Some pesticides can dissolve well in water, while others may have limited solubility.
Why are modern farming techniques and biodiversity a problem?
* They make crops more vulnerable to disease in the long run. * Toxins in pesticides get into the world's soil and water supply. * Chemical fertilizers and pesticides create a race against nature that mankind is likely to lose.
Why are modern farming techniques and a reduction of biodiversity a problem?
* They make crops more vulnerable to disease in the long run. * Toxins in pesticides get into the world's soil and water supply. * Chemical fertilizers and pesticides create a race against nature that mankind is likely to lose.
What are the methods applied to reduce the intake of pesticides?
The methods applied to reduce the intake of pesticides are as follows:* The use of pesticides in the fields must be regulated* Excessive use of water in the field may wash of the pesticides tothe near by water channel which is taken by human beings
What has the author C A Eddy-Miller written?
C. A. Eddy-Miller has written: 'Water resources of Lincoln County, Wyoming' -- subject(s): Water-supply 'Pesticides in ground water--Park County, Wyoming, 1997' -- subject(s): Water, Pesticides, Quality, Groundwater, Pollution 'Pesticides in ground water--Washakie County, Wyoming, 1997-98' -- subject(s): Water, Pesticides, Quality, Groundwater, Pollution
Why do we dip green vegetables into salt water and bitter herbs into haroset?
green vegetables which are extracted in land contains pesticides in it and when u wash it these pesticides are not removed...so we dip them in salt water(good amount of salt) for at least 20 minutes as salt takes or say salt consumes water and it takes out water from body of pesticides and when water is out from body of pesticides then the pesticide dies...and then it is ready to cook....:)
How spraying pesticides on your lawn could affect communities downstream in your water shed?
Rain and other water will carry your pesticides to other areas where they may not be wanted.
How do pesticides contaminate groundwater?
Pesticides can contaminate groundwater when they are applied to fields and leach through the soil into the groundwater. Rainfall or irrigation can help move the pesticides deeper into the ground where they can reach the groundwater. Once in the groundwater, pesticides can persist for a long time and potentially impact drinking water sources.
What has the author Robin B King written?
Robin B. King has written: 'Pesticides in surface water in the lower Illinois River Basin, 1996-98' -- subject(s): Environmental aspects of Pesticides, Pesticides, Pollution, Water
Why would water plants contain DDT?
Some of the pesticides sprayed on farm crops wash off in the rain and get into the waterways. The water plants absorb the pesticides.
What has the author Lonna M Roberts written?
Lonna M. Roberts has written: 'Pesticides and volatile organic compounds in ground and surface water of the Palouse subunit, Washington and Idaho' -- subject(s): Environmental aspects, Environmental aspects of Pesticides, Groundwater, Pesticides, Pollution, Volatile organic compounds, Water 'Pesticides found in ground water below orchards in the Quincy and Pasco Basins' -- subject(s): Agricultural chemicals, Environmental aspects, Environmental aspects of Agricultural chemicals, Environmental aspects of Pesticides, Groundwater, Pesticides, Pollution
