Question

List the disadvantages of using pesticides.

Answer 1

Disadvantages of using Pesticides:

1. Various health problems are found in humans due to the use of pesticides in crops.
2. Many pesticide chemicals also lead to different types of cancers in humans.
3. Some farmers use excess amounts of pest repellents, increasing their residues going into the ecosystem and polluting the environment.
4. They cause land degradation and can have negative impacts on soil fertility in the long run.