Question

How do pesticides harm soil?

Answer 1

Pesticides:

1. Pesticides refer to chemical substances that are used in killing or controlling pests to protect food and crops.
2. Examples of pesticides are- DDT, boric acid, acephate, Dursban, etc.
3. Using pesticides in a continuous manner can harm the soil quality and quantity.
4. Soil-based microorganisms can die consuming these toxic chemicals.
5. The amount of essential nutrients in the soil gets degraded and it creates a bad impact on plants.
6. Uncontrolled applications of pesticides directly lead to soil pollution and kill insects and plants.
7. The overall ecosystem is affected by it.