Essay About Pesticide

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of Study
Pesticide that based on chemical is harmful to the user and the environment. Even though the pesticides are sprayed on land, they can make their way into a water source, such as a river, ocean, or pond. If a body of water becomes contaminated with the chemicals, many fish and other animals may die and get sick. This can throw the whole ecosystem off balance. Another way pesticides can spread and cause potential harm is by volatilization. Volatilization occurs when a pesticide turns into a gas or vapor after it has been sprayed, allowing it to travel through the air and spread to different pieces of land. This can be harmful for wildlife, such as frogs When eating a non-organic fruits, it also same as eating over 30 different pesticides. Even if the fruit is washed, there are still many pesticides lingering on it and they could have seeped into the fruit or vegetable. Pesticides that enter the body are stored in the colon, where they slowly but

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