Types of Pesticides

Their ability to repel pests without killing them, making them distasteful enough to keep pests away from treated areas.

Paul Muller discovered DDT in 1939.

Pesticides help in the preservation of wood from destruction by termites and other wood-boring insects.

<p>The consequences of using pesticides, as there are still public concerns about their effects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Enhanced agricultural production of quality foods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The reception of pesticides for the management of agricultural pests by farmers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As an effective weapon for managing agricultural pests.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Their harmful effects, as elaborated in Rachel Carson's book 'Silent Spring'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It makes the utilization of pesticides counterproductive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Beneficial microorganisms, soil quality, soil enzymes, and aquatic microorganisms and algae.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The development of resistance and cross-resistance to other pesticides.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It has led to dependence on pesticides and ignoring other alternatives such as organic agriculture and biopesticides.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The high cost of production and the standard benefit:cost ratio.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is tedious, time-consuming, and highly demanding with many requirements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Acute poisoning, chronic poisoning, neurobehavioral effects, developmental and reproductive effects, carcinogenic effects, and immunological effects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It contributes to pollution of the environment through runoff into water bodies, leakage into groundwater, and drift through wind and soil erosion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To prevent, destroy, or control pest including insects, fungus, rodents, or unwanted species of plants causing harm during production and storage of crops.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Biological pesticides are host-specific, less toxic, and biodegradable, whereas chemical pesticides are non-specific, toxic, and may not be biodegradable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Natural materials such as animal, plant, and microorganism (bacteria, viruses, fungi, and nematodes).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Organochlorine, organophosphate, carbamate, and pyrethroids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Growth regulators, repellents, attractants, and chemosterilants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are less toxic, decomposed easily, and required in small quantities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are quite toxic and may not be biodegradable, causing environmental pollution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Microbial pesticides.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pesticides affect soil structure and physicochemical properties, leading to less water permeation and more run-offs, resulting in flooding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pesticides are washed into water bodies by irrigation water and rainwater.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pesticides affect the activity of soil microorganisms involved in decomposition, aeration, and nutrient cycles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Erroneous dosage of pesticides can lead to large financial losses for farmers, especially in developing countries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inadequate staff, lack of legislative expertise, and insufficient infrastructure and resources hinder the government's regulatory role.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inadequate safety measures can lead to contaminations and poisoning in the field.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Poor extension services can significantly affect rural farmers, especially in rural areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pesticide usage can lead to soil impoverishment, water pollution, and disruption of ecological balances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Safe practices that reduce the pesticides off-site movement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Because pesticides cannot be eliminated as in other environments, and pollutant concentration cannot be reduced as easily.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Human consumption, irrigation, and domestic animals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Contaminants that occur as impurities inside the active ingredient.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Spray drift, runoff, and leaching.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In a direct way, and also indirectly through decreasing fish's food sources, changing food habits, and deteriorating the quality of aquatic habitat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reducing the abundance of primary producers, ultimately decreasing the primary and secondary consumers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To prevent the contamination of water resources and protect aquatic ecosystems.</p> Signup and view all the answers