facts
How many crops use pesticides?
over 95%
what do pesticides target
Invertebrates and bugs that eat crops.
What do pesticides contaminate?
water, turf, soil
what is the main type of pesticide used?
Insecticides
what is the main benefit of pesticides?
waste prevention
How do pesticides affect the soil?
They linger in the soil for years, worsening the health of the soil
How many kinds of pesticides are there
more than 17000
what do pesticides help us get more of?
healthy food
How long does it take to get sick from pesticides?
within 2 days of exposure
What are pesticides intended to do
Destroy something in the targeted pest so that it can’t harm the crops and/or livestock.
what are primary benefits?
immediate effects
What is an animal that isn’t meant to be affected by pesticides, but is anyway
(multiple answers) Bees, birds, fish
sunlight, cooking, watering
What is the most effective control of vector-borne disease?
Killing vectors
How do humans get infected by pesticides?
through contact with the skin, mouth, lungs, or eyes