Do pesticides do harm to humans?

Pesticides are poisons and, unfortunately, they can harm more than just the “pests” at which they are targeted. They are toxic, and exposure to pesticides can not only cause a number of health effects, but is linked to a range of serious illnesses and diseases in humans, from respiratory problems to cancer. read more

First harm to you. The danger of a poison is very dependent on the quantity. Pesticides in use now are strongly regulated, so that if you consume agricultural products you are exposed to only insignificant amounts that do not cause harm. read more

Pesticides can be toxic to humans and animals. In some cases, it only takes a small amount of some toxins to kill. And other toxins that are slower acting may take a long time to cause harm. Pesticide production can be dangerous, too. One disaster at a pesticide manufacturing plant was in Bhopal, India. read more