Pesticides are poison and unfortunately, they can harm more than just the pests at which they are targeted. They are toxic and exposure to pesticides can cause a number of health hazards. It has short term as well as long term effects.
Acute toxicity(Short term) -:
- Respiratory tract irritation, sore throat and/or cough
- Allergic sensitisation
- Eye and skin irritation
- Nausea, vomiting , diarrhea, headache
Chronic toxicity (long term)-:
Low doses don't always cause immidiate effects but over time they can cause very serious illness.
- Parkinson's disease
- Asthma
- Depression and anxiety
- Cancer
- Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder
Fortunately, they are not the only means to control the pests. There are many alternatives to chemical pesticides like-:
- Hand picking-: It is time consuming but unbeatable. Use the gloves to remove visible offending pests and disease.
- Trap plants-: Certain plants can be strategically placed so that they lure harmful insects away from the plants you use to protect.
- Barriers and traps:
- Collars:- To stop hatching larvae from burrowing into the soil sorrounding your plants use collars made of stiff paper, heavy plastic or tar paper.
- Netting:- Fine netting such as cheese cloth placed over bed will protect seedlings from chewing insects and also keep cats and birds away.
- Sticky board:- A board of thick piece of paper painted yellow and coated with a sticky substance will attract and intercept aphids and other flying insects.
- Crop rotation:- Planting different kinds of Vegetables in each different section each year will help to reduce pest infestation.
- Companion planting:- Some plants possess natural ability to repel certain type of pests. Common planting is the practice of placing insect repellent plant next to crops that will benefit from their natural properties.
If you must use pesticides then low toxicity pesticides should be used. Formulated, biodegradable pest control substance are commonly available. These products have low toxicity to mammals and do not last long in environment.
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8 Comments
Hello sukriti
I hope you are doing well!
Nice report
Keep writing
Thank you so much for this report!
Looking forward to reading some more reports.
Green cheers!
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Hema
Posted 19-03-2020 11:31
Hey Sukriti!
Thank you for this informative report. Your report on pesticides effects was an eye-opener to aspects I was unaware of. Thank you once again.
Posted 26-08-2019 15:14
Hello Sukriti,
Thank you for this great report .
Green Cheers,
Posted 20-08-2019 16:13
hello sukriti, this report includes one of the important topic but it would have been much bettee if the concept of bio pesticides have been included....
Posted 20-08-2019 14:21
Hello sukriti, nice one. You did a really good Job. But my concern is that the use of this materials like heavy plastic as collars will constitute to global warming
Posted 17-08-2019 19:42
Hello Sukriti,
your reports about the pesticides effects and its alternatives is really so good. We as an agriculturist and concerned person we must have to aware people about its effect and consequence not only in human health but also in environment.
Green cheers!!
Posted 17-08-2019 15:58
Hello Sukriti,
your reports about the pesticides effects and its alternatives is really so good. We as an agriculturist and concerned person we must have to aware people about its effect and consequence not only in human health but also in environment.
Green cheers!!
Posted 17-08-2019 15:57
@ Sukriti, Get to know more about the effects of Pesticides on living plants. Yeah, there are so many alternatives on it.
Keep writing such astonishing report
CHEERS!!
Posted 16-08-2019 23:32