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Toxicity of Pesticides

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Dr. K.S. Rao Senior Director – Strategic Business Development, Advinus Therapeutics Ltd, 21 and 22, Phase II, Peenya Industrial Area, Bengaluru – 560 058, Karnataka, INDIA.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5530/bems.4.2.8

Abstract

All pesticides must be toxic, or poisonous, to be effective against the pests they are intended to control. Because pesticides are toxic, they are potentially hazardous to humans, animals, other organisms and the environment. Therefore, people who use pesticides or regularly come in contact with them must understand the relative toxicity and potential health effects of the products they use. Read More. . . .

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2018-07-01 — Updated on 2021-02-16

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How to Cite

Rao, D. K. . (2021). Toxicity of Pesticides. Biology, Engineering, Medicine and Science Reports, 4(2), 31–36. https://doi.org/10.5530/bems.4.2.8 (Original work published July 1, 2018)