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Non biodegradable pesticides?

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What are biodegradable pesticides?

Biodegradable pesticides are pesticides that can break down into harmless compounds in the environment over time. They are designed to minimize the environmental impact of pest control practices by degrading into non-toxic substances that pose less risk to ecosystems.


What problems can be caused by non-biodegradable pesticides?

Non biodegradable pesticides don't rot, so they stay in the soil forever (well not forever, but a long time) This wouldn't be a problem if you were a traditional farm, but organic farm ban the use of pesticides. This means that they would not be able to use this land to grow their healthier crops. This also means that the animals of any farmer - traditional or organic - may be able to contract diseases due to eating the harmful chemicals in pesticides in their feed - potentially grass, or other herbivorous food items...


What are solutions to biological magnification pesticides?

Reducing monoculture, crop rotation, biological controls, the production of biodegradable pesticides and genetically engineering plants to produce their own pesticides are some solutions to biological magnification. Education about the impact of pesticides on the ecosystem and human health is also important.


How do pesticides affect blue banded bees?

Pesticides are detrimental to any type of insects as they are, quite frankly, poison. Pesticides kill some insects, or interfere with the reproductive cycle, or prevent them from feeding safely.


What are the chemicals in non biodegradable antifreeze?

Non-biodegradable antifreeze typically contains ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, and various additives and inhibitors that help prevent corrosion and freezing. These chemicals are harmful to the environment and should be disposed of properly to prevent contamination.


Is beef biodegradable or non biodegradable?

Beef is biodegradable. When meat waste is discarded, it will break down over time due to the actions of microorganisms, eventually returning nutrients to the soil. However, it is important to manage meat waste properly to prevent any negative environmental impacts.


How can you prevent ADHD?

Eat organic fruits and vegetables, or foods without pesticides:) they say that there are materials inside the pesticides that may cause ADD or ADHD:) i hope this helps:)


What are Bio pesticides?

Biopesticides are natural substances derived from living organisms, such as plants, bacteria, fungi, or insects, used to control pests or diseases in agriculture. They are considered environmentally friendly alternatives to synthetic pesticides, as they have minimal impact on non-target organisms and are often biodegradable. Examples include neem oil, Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), and parasitic wasps.


Are FLOWERS biodegradable or non biodegradable?

biodegradable


Is abs biodegradable or non -biodegradable?

Abs is not biodegradable.


Is tissue biodegradable or non biodegradable?

tissue is biodegradable