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Pesticides Used



Millions of people use pesticides for eliminating pests in their home. These pesticides used in the home are often in spray form and are meant to kill the pest and destroy their eggs. There are many different types pesticides. Each of them are meant to destroy and kill a certain specified type of pest. But what do you need to know about pesticides? Read on to discover all about pesticides used in your home.

What Is A Pesticide?

Pesticides are substances that are mean to control pests. They can be harmful to humans who eat fruits and vegetables with high contaminating pesticides. Usage can lead to kidney, cancer and lung disease.

Groups Or Types of Pesticides?

Pesticides are divided into groups that include: herbicides for killing weeds in your lawn, insecticides for killing and controlling a large variety of insects, fungicide to prevent mold and mildew, disinfectants for preventing the spread of bacteria and compounds used to control mice and rats. Fungicides have been shown through research to be the most toxic.

What Happens When You Use A Pesticide?

Pesticides have been known to have side effects that include: skin irritations, rash, burning, itching, damage to the immune and nervous systems, development of certain cancers and death. If you begin to feel nauseated or dizzy, stop use of the pesticide, get some fresh air and sit down until you feel better. You may need to speak with your doctor if you have a strong allergic reaction to the pesticide.

Benefits Of Pesticides For Farmers

It has been shown that for ever 1 dollar spent on pesticides for crops yields 4 dollars of crops saved. This means 10 billion dollars per year saved on crops with an additional 40 billion dollars per year saved from killing weeds, insects and unwanted vegetation.

Being careful with the many types of pesticides used in your home is smart thinking. If you tend to use a lot pesticides around your home, you may want to speak with a trained pest control technician who may be able to offer alternative solutions. Remember that pesticides, when used responsibly, can benefit your home by killing weeds and unwanted vegetation, killing insects in your home, preventing the mold and mildew that may build up in your bathroom areas, controlling rodents like mice and rats and destroying bacteria buildup that is not healthy for your family. Always do your research and understand the ingredients in the pesticides used in and around your home. Keep pesticides away from small children so they will not be exposed to the fumes. These tips will help protect your family from the dangers of using pesticides regularly.

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