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Some species of cactus with a milky sap (and all Euphorbia species) have a group of chemicals known as "diterpene esters" which have insecticidal properties. However, these chemicals are dangerous and can cause severe skin irritation as well as being carcinogenic (cancer-forming) and dangerous to aquatic environments in particular. There are much safer alternative pesticides which may be used effectively, such as soapy water.
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Why is pesticides good?
Pesticides can cause some problems if people consume too many of them, but they can also be a good thing. The use of pesticides has made a lot more food available for people by getting rid of many of the insects that used to destroy the crops.
How are pesticides bad?
Yes pesticides are some what bad because of what they do, they kill insects. They also go threw the ground and eventually end in water making pollution... Some of the insects that the pesticides kill are actually not going to hurt the plants that the pesticides are on in the first place. that means pesticides kill and pollute, does that sound very good. Pesticides are made from chemicals, bad ones at that and poison's in poison's out.
How do you use alternative energy in a sentence?
We are interested in increasing our use of alternative energy, and have been considering getting solar panels for our house. Alternative energy tax credits may mean that the cost will be lower when we get a tax rebate after buying solar panels.
What is the difference between first generation and second generation pesticides?
The "first generation" pesticides were largely highly toxic compounds, such as arsenic and hydrogen cyanide. Their use was largely abandoned because they were either too ineffective or too toxic. The "second generation" pesticides largely included synthetic organic compounds. ('Synthetic' here means made by humans -- not naturally occurring, while 'organic' means carbon containing, not to be confused with the popular use of "organic" as in "organic farming".)
Which statement best describes the focus on the Rachel Carson's book Silent Spring?
America must be more responsible in the use of pesticides that harm the environment.
Are the any alternative to pesticides?
Nar Kidder There Isn't
Why dont organic farmers use pesticides?
They do. They just use organic pesticides, natural compounds which help control or suppress a given pest.
Who do you use cactus in a sentences?
Do not pet the cactus.
Why do famers use pesticides?
Famers use pesticides the keep their crops healthy and to kill pests
Which use of pesticides is most dangerous for humans?
spreading pesticides with airplanes
Pesticides are helpful for increasing the food supply . which use of pesticides is most dangerous for humans?
spreading pesticides with airplanes
How do you protect birds from pesticides?
All you can do is to stop using pesticides or restrict their use..
Do schools use pesticides?
for what
Do Amish farmers use pesticides?
No
What are solutions to biological magnification pesticides?
There are several solutions to addressing biological magnification of pesticides. One approach is to encourage organic farming practices, which avoid the use of synthetic pesticides altogether. Additionally, implementing integrated pest management strategies can help reduce reliance on chemical pesticides by utilizing alternative methods such as crop rotation, natural predators, and mechanical pest control. Finally, strict regulation and monitoring of pesticide use can help prevent excessive accumulation of toxic compounds in the environment.
How do you use cactus jam or jelly?
with cactus, jelly, and jam.
How can pesticides cause deformities in frogs?
The use of pesticides in farming causes deformities in nearby frog populations.
