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What can happen to pesticides applied to crops if it rains soon after application?
What can happen to pesticides applied to crops if it rains soon after application?
How can pesticides enter groundwater?
How can pesticides enter groundwater?
What is a consequence of extensive pesticide use on soil quality and fertility?
What is a consequence of extensive pesticide use on soil quality and fertility?
Which organisms are affected by pesticides in addition to the target pests?
Which organisms are affected by pesticides in addition to the target pests?
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How can pesticides be transported long distances in water?
How can pesticides be transported long distances in water?
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Why is water contamination by pesticides a serious concern?
Why is water contamination by pesticides a serious concern?
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What is a potential consequence of pesticides entering waterways?
What is a potential consequence of pesticides entering waterways?
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How can mammals, birds, and other animals be harmed indirectly by pesticides?
How can mammals, birds, and other animals be harmed indirectly by pesticides?
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What is a potential effect of pesticide residues accumulating in living organisms?
What is a potential effect of pesticide residues accumulating in living organisms?
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Why has the European Union banned the use of neonicotinoid pesticides?
Why has the European Union banned the use of neonicotinoid pesticides?
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What is the primary mechanism by which pest populations develop resistance to pesticides?
What is the primary mechanism by which pest populations develop resistance to pesticides?
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What is the purpose of the pollinator precautionary pictogram developed by CropLife International?
What is the purpose of the pollinator precautionary pictogram developed by CropLife International?
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