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- Reduction of beneficial species: Animals which interact with the targeted pest can also be affected by he chemical application. The reduction in these other organisms can result in changes in the biodiversity of an area and affect natural biological balances.
- Drift of sprays and vapour: Pesticides can affect other areas during application and can cause severe problems in different crops, livestock, waterways and the general environment. Wildlife and fish are the most affected. Taking special note of weather conditions can reduce drift.
- Residues in food: There is the possibility of pesticides in human food, either by direct application onto the food, or by bio-magnification along the food line. Not all levels are undesirable but unnecessary and dangerous levels must be avoided through good agricultural practice.
- Ground water contamination: Chemicals can reach underground aquifers if there is persistent product use in agricultural areas.
- Resistance: Overuse of the same pesticide can encourage resistance in the target pest.
- Poisoning hazards: Pesticide operators can risk poisoning through excessive exposure if safe handling procedure are not followed and protective clothing is not worn. Poisoning risks depend on dose, toxicity, duration of exposure and sensitivity.
- Other possible health effects: As pesticides used now have been through rigorous testing, most health problems stem from misuse, abuse or overuse.
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What else can I help you with?
Which is not an advantage of using biopesticides?
One disadvantage of using biopesticides is that they may have a slower effect compared to synthetic chemical pesticides.
What are the disadvantages of modern agriculture?
The disadvantage of modern agriculture is that if pesticides are not used correctly they might become toxic to plants, animal and the environment it self.
Advantage and disadvantage of modern farming?
The disadvantage of modern agriculture is that the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides has a negative effect on the environment. The advantage of the modern agriculture is that the use of machine and the use of large irrigation systems help boost the crop production.
Is food better for your health with pesticides or without pesticides?
pesticides kill insects. Pesticides contain carcinogenic ingredients. Pesticides have warning lables that say not to inhale them or make contact with their skin. You do the math.
What carcinogens are in pesticides?
Your moms carcinogens are in pesticides?!?!?!?!?!
Which fungus kills pesticides?
Fungus does not kill pesticides, pesticides (fungicide to be exact) kill fungus.
Pesticides can be grouped according to what?
pesticides can be grouped according to
Pesticides are helpful for increasing the food supply . which use of pesticides is most dangerous for humans?
spreading pesticides with airplanes
How bio pesticides are beneficial over chemical pesticides?
It is supposed that biopesticides are not so dangerous for the environment as artificial pesticides.
What has the author J Gordon Hanna written?
J. Gordon Hanna has written: 'Commercial feeding stuffs' -- subject(s): Feeds, Analysis 'Commercial feeding stuffs' -- subject(s): Feeds, Analysis 'Pesticides' -- subject(s): Pesticides, Analysis 'Pesticides' -- subject(s): Pesticides, Analysis 'Commercial feeding stuffs' -- subject(s): Feeds, Analysis 'Pesticides' -- subject(s): Pesticides, Analysis 'Pesticides' -- subject(s): Pesticides, Analysis 'Pesticides' -- subject(s): Pesticides, Analysis 'Commercial feeding stuffs' -- subject(s): Feeds, Analysis
What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of agricultural technology?
Well, the new chemicals and pesticides are a disadvantage as they pollute water systems etc. Advantages are that people have developing farming technology in such a way that it will cause as less damage to the environment as possible. hope this helped! :)
What are Chlorinated pesticides?
Chlorinated Pesticides are nerve agents used in agriculture as pesticides, around homes as termiticides, and in grains as fungicides.
