The dangers associated with the pesticide use in agricultural production.

• They kill beneficial organism as well for example pollinator.
• They pollute the environment
• They lower the value and/quality of products
• Some pesticides can interfere with hormone systems, potentially leading to developmental and reproductive problems.
• They are poisonous to the farmer and livestock
• Lead to chemical resistant pests on prolonged use of same pesticide
• Some pesticides are inflammable and may cause fire hazards
• Some pesticides such as DDT accumulate in food chain leading to toxic levels and may eliminate organisms in top trophic levels.
• Exposure during pregnancy can increase the risk of birth defects and developmental delays in children.

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