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This is part of an old science homework question, I think because it is higher up the food chain and secondary poisoning is exponential and also having to do with the amount of food it eats in proportion to it's body weight.
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∙ 12y agothey kill the animals in their food chain such as snails and thrushes.
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When humans put pesticides on crops like corn and they eat it does the pesticide harm them?
no it is cleaned during processing
Do sparrowhawks eat birds like thrushes?
No
What is a roost for a suicical tomtit?
A sparrowhawks nest.
Why are sparrowhawks protected?
because of DDT and it kills them
Do pesticide residues harm people's health?
They can, but it would be difficult since toxicity is based on subject body weight.
Do pesticide residues in food harm people's health?
Residues in food can harm human health because the poisonous chemicals that are in the pesticide gets carried through the food chain and the highest in the food chain gets the most effect as the poison builds up To read more visit the Related Link.
Can sparrowhawks eat swallows?
Yes they can and they catch them frequently in the U.K.
How fast are sparrowhawks?
60mph but when they are diving down they can reach up to 80mph
How can pesticide harm other plants?
Pesticides are harmful chemicals that corrode the environment and kill animals such as birds, fish and wildlife like foxes and rabbits.
What is the antonym for pesticide?
pesticide
Are non-organic or organic pesticides better?
The better type of pesticide is organic because it is natural and generally will harm plants less than chemical pesticides.
Is pesticide good for animals?
It's a question of which is more immediately harmful. Insects are animal life too; what can harm one animal is potentially dangerous to all.
