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They are designed to be, but only for the targeted pest. They are safe to use provided used responsibly. Pesticide poisoning is possible, but the people at greatest risk are those with repeat exposure (that work with it routinely)

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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.


Why are non-persistent pesticides more dangerous than persistent pesticides?

Non-persistent and persistent pesticides are equally dangerous, but non-persistent has immediate impacts whereas persistent pesticides wield long-term effects.Specifically, non-persistent pesticides include the super-powerful organophosphate malathion. They may impact people and wildlife for hours to weeks until they degenerate. In contrast, chlorinated hydrocarbons represent prime examples of persistent pesticides which survive for months to decades in the environment.It is the difference between immediate, sudden death or disability and long-term, protracted fatalities.


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 spraying pesticides on your lawn could affect communities downstream in your water shed?

Rain and other water will carry your pesticides to other areas where they may not be wanted.


What is the third generation of pesticides?

The third generation of pesticides are made of chemicals that break down in the environment quickly, as compared to the second and first generation which were DDT and arsenate of lead respectively.

Related Questions

Are pesticides harmful?

They are to pests.


Who developes less harmful pesticides?

God


What are the demerits of using pesticides?

it is very harmful to others


How can you stop biomagnification?

Decrease reliance on harmful pesticides.


How are pesticides harmful to animals people?

they kill pests


What is a possible harmful effect of using pesticides?

Pesticides remain on fruits and are passed on to anyone who eats the fruits.


Who develops alternative less harmful pesticides?

There really are not less harmful pesticides. They are all harmful. However, vinegar is supposed to keep some pests away. There are also companies that are working on genetically modifying plants to keep bugs away or make them immune from diseases.


What is a form of technology used by farmers that is harmful to the environment?

Pesticides.


Is it harmful to some if it crackles because there is still fertilizer in the marijuana?

It's not fertilizer, there's no excuse for fertilizer to touch the buds. Crackling either means glucose or pesticides. Glucose is not harmful, pesticides are.


What do pestcisides contain?

Pesticides are poisons to kill bugs that are harmful to a plant.


What is biomagnification of pesticides?

Biomagnification of pesticides basically means that the concentration of the substance exceeds what it should be. This makes the pesticide more powerful and harmful.


What are harmful substance in the air water or soil?

Harmful substances in the air can include particulate matter, carbon monoxide, and volatile organic compounds. In water, harmful substances can include heavy metals, pesticides, and bacteria. In soil, harmful substances can include heavy metals, pesticides, and industrial chemicals.