30 July 2019

Science: Pesticide Planet - Pesticide use on arable land between 2005 – 2009

In a world of humanmade chemicals, pesticides are second only to fertilizer in the amount applied and the extent of use. They are effective tools for protecting crops, fighting disease-causing insects and dealing with nuisance animals such as rodents, fleas and ticks. But herbicides, insecticides and their kin can harm the environment and are dangerous to workers if improperly used.

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