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![]() PesticidesA pesticide is any substance or mixture of substances intended for preventing, destroying, repelling or mitigating any pest (living organisms that occur where they are not wanted or that cause damage to crops or humans or other animals). Though often misunderstood to refer only to insecticides, the term pesticide also applies to herbicides, fungicides and various other substances used to control pests (insects, mice and other animals, weeds, fungi, bacteria, viruses, etc.).
By their very nature, most pesticides create some risk of harm; they can cause harm to humans, animals or the environment because they are designed to kill or otherwise adversely affect living organisms. Biologically-based pesticides, such as pheromones and microbial pesticides, are becoming increasingly popular and often are safer than traditional chemical pesticides. (Source: EPA / Photo: Flickr) Articles about PesticidesMon, May 21 2012 at 11:35 PM EST When pregnant rats are exposed to a common crop chemical, their descendants show more anxiety and stress than the offspring of unexposed peers.Mon, Apr 30 2012 at 1:25 PM EST When pregnant women are exposed to a common pesticide, their children may experience changes in brain structure linked to lower intelligence.Wed, Apr 25 2012 at 1:08 PM EST It may yield up to a third less crops, according to a study proposing a hybrid with conventional agriculture as the best way to feed the world.Mon, Apr 02 2012 at 10:43 AM EST Bees will even remove fungally-infected larvae in an effort to prevent microbes from spreading through the hive.Thu, Mar 29 2012 at 2:52 PM EST A commonly used type of pesticide may be wielding hefty damage to honey bees and bumble bees, according to a new study.Tue, Mar 27 2012 at 2:02 PM EST Ants are making their way into homes this time of year. Thankfully there are natural pest control methods to help you cope with and eliminate the problem. Plus, many of the solutions use what you already have in your cupboard! Mon, Feb 27 2012 at 1:36 PM EST Emails leaked from a corporate intelligence firm suggest the Yes Men are 'on the right track,' according to a statement by the protest/parody group.Fri, Jan 27 2012 at 12:03 PM EST Scientists caution that beekeepers should be judicious in their use of mite-killing pesticides.Wed, Jan 25 2012 at 10:02 AM EST Explore the serious issues associated with large-scale, confined poultry operations.Tue, Dec 20 2011 at 4:12 PM EST The compound is a broken-down form of the harmful pesticide DDT and is found in many places around the world.
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