10 Interesting Fact About Pesticides

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• Pesticida is a chemical used to kill pests in plants.
• Some types of pesticides such as DDT and Aldrin are considered dangerous and prohibited from being used in many countries.
• Pesticides can spread to the environment and affect animals and humans.
• Organic pesticides such as neem oil or pythrin are safer to use.
• Pests can be resistant to pesticides after some time.
• Pesticides can help increase crop yields and reduce losses from pest attacks.
• Some types of pesticides such as herbicides can kill unwanted plants.
• Pesticides can be used in liquid, powder, or granules.
• Pesticides are also used to control disease vectors such as mosquitoes or rotten lice.
• Pesticides must be used carefully and in accordance with instructions for use to avoid adverse effects on the environment and human health.