How to overcome the usage of pesticides? Explain.
How to overcome the usage of pesticides? Explain.
Pesticides have harmful effects on humans and it is very important to find an alternative to controlling pests. So that we can minimize the usage of pesticides. Some of the important methods are:
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Rotation of crops - Growing different crops in a farm land for a few years reduces the occurrence of pests. The damage to the crops will also be reduced in a few years.
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Studying the life history of pests - Studying the life history of pests helps us to know when pests multiply. Accordingly, the seeds can be sown to get a new crop with least damage.
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Biological Control - Introduction of a pest parasite or a natural predator helps in controlling the pest without harming the environment.
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Sterility - Making the male pest species sterile helps to control the pest population.
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Genetic Strains - Development of pest resistant plant species by genetic engineering methods help to overcome the pests. Such plants are called genetically modified crops.
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Environmental ethics - This is with respect to human activities to keep our environment clean. Every individual should know his/her responsibilities towards our environment to keep it clean.
Pesticides have harmful effects on humans and it is very important to find an alternative to controlling pests. So that we can minimize the usage of pesticides. Some of the important methods are:
-
Rotation of crops - Growing different crops in a farm land for a few years reduces the occurrence of pests. The damage to the crops will also be reduced in a few years.
-
Studying the life history of pests - Studying the life history of pests helps us to know when pests multiply. Accordingly, the seeds can be sown to get a new crop with least damage.
-
Biological Control - Introduction of a pest parasite or a natural predator helps in controlling the pest without harming the environment.
-
Sterility - Making the male pest species sterile helps to control the pest population.
-
Genetic Strains - Development of pest resistant plant species by genetic engineering methods help to overcome the pests. Such plants are called genetically modified crops.
-
Environmental ethics - This is with respect to human activities to keep our environment clean. Every individual should know his/her responsibilities towards our environment to keep it clean.
