Pesticides are
chemicals used to destroy, prevent or control pests. According to FIFRA,
pesticides are used to prevent or destroy pests. Pests include weeds, diseases,
mites and insects. In addition, pests are may be mites, insects, rodents,
plants, or any other living thing. Main groups pesticides are insecticides,
fungicides, herbicides and rodenticides. Agricultural production has increased
82% about 30 years due to pesticides. After the pesticide incorrect use some
damage on environmental (soil, water, bird, fish, bee….) and human health. For
example; absorption through the skin is the most common route of poisoning of
human. Therefore, we have to some rules such as before the applying the
pesticides; read and follow the label carefully, be aware of the people and the
environment in and around treated areas etc. In this article will be discussed
adverse effects of chemicals.
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Publication Date | February 16, 2017 |
Published in Issue | Year 2017 Volume: Volume 2 Issue: İssue 1 (1) - 2.İnternational Congress Of Forensic Toxicology |