THE EFFECTS OF PESTICIDE USE

Pesticides are used to kill insects, weeds, and other unwanted living things. The effects of pesticides are not limited to the plants to which they are applied. They also affect human, animals, and the environment. The scientific research that describes the impact of pesticides indicates that pesticides affect reproduction, growth, neurological development, and the function of the immune and endocrine systems. The wildlife toxicity data has shown that the young tend to exhibit greater sensitivity …

…pesticides are toxic, they are also potentially hazardous to humans and animals. It is important for those who use pesticides or regularly been exposed to them to know the relative toxicity and the potential health effects of the products they use. The best way to avoid or minimize the hazards of pesticides is to know what you are using and how to use it. This means you must read the label carefully and follow instructions.