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Pesticides are designed to kill of as many insects as possible; they´re poison in the truest sense of the word. Other animals may die too if they eat from it, or the insects that have or are about to die of it. And as pesticides are sprayed over our crops, we too may ingest them if we don´t wash our food thouroughly, and even then it might be too much to wash off.
Luckily chemical pesticides are being replaced by biological control such as natural enemies to ward off pests.
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Should pesticides and herbicides be used on organically grown crops?
Only those compounds which have been specifically approved for organic use.(By the way, herbicides are pesticides.)
What is the negative consequence of using pesticides and herbicides?
It doesn't taste nearly as good, even after you wash it, and it's not as healthy for you or the environment.
What has the author Erland T Juntunen written?
Erland T. Juntunen has written: 'Toxicity of selected herbicides to the coho salmon Oncorhynchus kisutch (Walbaum) in comparative static and dynamic bioassays' -- subject(s): Herbicides, Testing 'Field application of herbicides' -- subject(s): Aquatic herbicides, Effect of herbicides on, Environmental aspects, Environmental aspects of Aquatic herbicides, Fishes, Herbicides, Pesticides and wildlife, Toxicology, Wildlife conservation
Examples of bio-pesticides and bio-herbicides?
bio herbicide
What do general herbicides do?
Herbicides are members of the group of pesticides; thet are used to kill plants unwanted by the human beings.
Is a pesticide an herbicide?
Sometimes. All herbicides are pesticides, but not all pesticides are herbicides. A pesticide is any material used to eradicate or suppress any other life form which causes a material or economic loss to humans. Pesticides is a very broad term which includes herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, avicides, acaricides, rodenticides and many others.
Are herbicides and pesticides used in everyday life?
Yes they are. Especially on farms.
What is a possible harmful effect of using pesticides?
Pesticides remain on fruits and are passed on to anyone who eats the fruits.
Which of the following would be the most helpful in solving synthetic pesticides?
Use natural, organic herbicides and pesticides instead of synthetic versions.
What are agri-chemicals?
Chemicals like herbicides, pesticides and fungicides, that are used on crops on farms.
Is licking copper sulphate harmful for humans?
It's used in pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides. It's usually not toxic because vomiting is automatically triggered by its irritating effect on the gastrointestinal tract
What are the pros and cons of fertilizers?
Pros: Greater crop yields per metre squared. If using pesticides/herbicides removal of competition/consumers. Cons: Eutrophication, general environmental pollution.
