New research suggests a widely used herbicide may have subtle but significant effects on honeybees.…
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Pesticides are chemical or biological agents used to control pests that threaten agricultural production, public health, and comfort. They include a broad range of compounds such as herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and rodenticides, each targeting specific pests like weeds, insects, fungi, and rodents. The use of pesticides helps to increase agricultural productivity by preventing crop damage and controlling invasive species. However, their use also raises environmental and health concerns. Pesticides can lead to pollution of land and water bodies, harm non-target species including beneficial insects like bees, and accumulate in the food chain, potentially leading to health issues in humans such as neurological disorders and cancer. The development and application of pesticides are heavily regulated in many countries to minimize these risks, and there is a growing emphasis on integrated pest management (IPM) strategies that use pesticides as a last resort, focusing instead on sustainable and less harmful methods.
A starch-based fruit wash eliminates pesticides and extends freshness with a protective edible coating, showing…
Common pesticides absorbed into food may be quietly damaging male fertility. Modern farming relies heavily…
Scientists discovered a striking melanoma hotspot in agricultural counties of Pennsylvania, where cropland and herbicide…
Prenatal exposure to Chlorpyrifos in the womb disrupts brain development. Risks remain for children in…
Study in mice suggests potential for probiotic treatment. Although previous research has linked pesticide exposure…
Spotted lanternflies have wreaked havoc on U.S. agriculture since their arrival in 2014, but Penn…
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking biological method to combat insect pests by shortening the lifespan…
Researchers discovered that bumblebee queens prefer hibernating in pesticide-contaminated soil, a surprising behavior that could…
When insect-eating bats died, farmers increased pesticide use—leading to more than 1,000 infant deaths. Since…
New research adds solid evidence to the suspicion that steep declines in America’s wild bee…
A new study has introduced a technique using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) to detect low…
Researchers evaluated the effects of common agricultural pesticides on cancer rates, discovering that the use…
Researchers have discovered that rose essential oil stimulates defense genes in tomatoes and draws in…
A new nanotechnology-based pest control method allows for deep soil delivery of pesticides, offering an…
A new species of nematode has the potential to safeguard crops without the need for…
A study by the Environmental Working Group found chlormequat, a pesticide associated with health risks…
Pasture Infestation Is Estimated To Exceed 1 Million Asian Longhorned Ticks An invasive tick species…