1. Pesticides-Risk and benefits
Natural pesticides originate from venom of animals [for example snakes], and plants [for example nicotine]. ... Chemicals taken from plants and animals create a much lower risk for humans and ecosystems because they are natural and are not harmful to the environment. ... For many years, pesticides have been used to aid plant resistance, cultural, mechanical and biological tactics in an incorporated pest management system to fight off against destructive pests. Pesticides can be toxic to man, animals and plants of improperly used. ... Many characteristics that had not been considered necessary ...
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