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Microbes in Human Welfare

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Why is the use of insecticides and pesticides harmful to human...

Why is the use of insecticides and pesticides harmful to human beings and animals?

Options

  1. AThey are not harmful
  2. BThey are not toxic
  3. CThey are toxic and extremely harmful
  4. DThey are not as harmful as natural methods

Correct answer

C. They are toxic and extremely harmful

Step-by-step solution

Biocontrol refers to the use of biological methods for controlling plant diseases and pests. In modern society, these problems have been tackled increasingly by the use of chemicals – by use of insecticides and pesticides. These chemicals are toxic and extremely harmful, to human beings and animals alike, and have been polluting our environment (soil, ground water), fruits, vegetables and crop plants. Our soil is also polluted through our use of weedicides to remove weeds.

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