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It truly depends on the type of fertilizer, and how it is used. Some fertilizers are made bu composting other plants, such as carrot peels and other scraps from your kitchen. Other fertilizers are made from bone or fish. Certain types are very safe. Other types of fertilizer usually contain a mix of the basic ingredients nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, and zinc. These are also fairly low impact on the human body.
The problem usually comes in when fertilizers are mixed with pesticides. Some commercial applications come as a two in one. Most of the top pesticides are known to contain carcinogens, which means ingredients that can cause cancer. When pesticides are added to the fertilizer, there are quite a few health problems that can occur if a person is exposed.
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Do lawn fertilizers harm dogs?
Yes.
Do fertilizers harm the environment?
Yes by washing off into the ocean
Does fruits harm your bodies?
No, they are quite yummy and good for your body/ bodies?
Why are chemicals better than organic fertilizers?
They are not better than organic fertilizers. They can really harm the plant. ---------- Organic fertilizer is only a source of nitrogen; chemical manmade fertilizers can offer nitrogen, potassium, phosphorous and other microelements. These fertilizers are stable and can be easily transported at long distances. Natural fertilizers are insufficient for all the world.
How are the use of fertilizers and pesticides harmful to soil?
they leave chemicals in the soil that can harm the soil and can even cause harm to near plants and disease to some animals
Why are fertilizers better than manures?
Controlled contents and releases are reasons why fertilizers can be better than manures. Fertilizers have to comply with application, labeling and proportion requirements. Plant and soil enrichment programs offer pathogen-, pest-, weed-free, slow-release applications that will not be guaranteed by manure (that is not composted).
Is it true that synthetic fertilizers harm soils structure and organisms living in the soil such as earthworms?
I use synthetic fertilizers and my yard is full of earthworms and grows really well. So my answer would be no.
Do synthetic fertilizers harm soil?
Synthetic fertilizers when washed away leave salts and other trace minerals behind. Some of these minerals bond to plant roots eventually clogging them up.
Do detergents harm your bodies?
yes,as they carry harmful chemicals...
Why is non-organic bad for environment?
Non organic foods are grown using synthtic pesticides and fertilizers that can harm the enviroment.
How does gold harm human bodies?
i do not no --------------- Gold does not react with the bodys Biology.
How does killing animals harm the forest?
when an animal dies, their body willdecompose into the ground and act as fertilizers to plants and trees. Their waste also act as fertilizers too! Animals also provide the plants in the forests with carbon dioxide for them to photosynthesis.
