12 Questions
What can happen to pesticides applied to crops if it rains soon after application?
They are washed off the crops
How can pesticides enter groundwater?
By seepage and leaching through the soil
What is a consequence of extensive pesticide use on soil quality and fertility?
Damaged communities of invertebrates and microorganisms
Which organisms are affected by pesticides in addition to the target pests?
Birds, mammals, fish, and beneficial insects
How can pesticides be transported long distances in water?
Through drainage and runoff
Why is water contamination by pesticides a serious concern?
Because it can affect many people who rely on the water for drinking, fishing, or irrigation
What is a potential consequence of pesticides entering waterways?
Poisoning of fish and other aquatic organisms
How can mammals, birds, and other animals be harmed indirectly by pesticides?
By losing their habitat and food source
What is a potential effect of pesticide residues accumulating in living organisms?
Harm to birds and other animals through the food chain
Why has the European Union banned the use of neonicotinoid pesticides?
Because of their role in pollinator decline
What is the primary mechanism by which pest populations develop resistance to pesticides?
Via natural selection over generations
What is the purpose of the pollinator precautionary pictogram developed by CropLife International?
To warn against spraying pesticides when pollinators are active
Learn about the hazardous effects of pesticides on the environment, including soil and water contamination, and their toxicity to non-target organisms. Understand the importance of these organisms in the farming ecosystem.
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