Question

Are synthetic pesticides harmful?

Answer 1

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However, in practice, most of the pesticides have acute and chronic toxicity and they act as biocides, that is, they are capable to harm all other life forms apart from targeted pest (Zacharia, 2011).

Answer 2

Answer:

The use of synthetic pesticides has come under significant scrutiny in the last decade, with continued reliance on “conventional” insecticides and acaricides threatened by current or impending legislation being implemented at a range of geographical scales. In the EU numerous plant protection products are at risk of withdrawal under Regulation (EC) No. 1107/2009, the Water Framework Directive, and the Sustainable Use Directive. The combined impact of such legislation, coupled with reviews of substances previously approved, will be the loss of many plant protection products from the sector [1], and a need for more considered use of those that remain.

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