Description
This book provides a comprehensive exploration of pesticides, their history, types, benefits, and environmental impacts. It delves into the various categories of pesticides—such as insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and rodenticides—and their chemical properties. The text covers both synthetic and biopesticides, their usage in agriculture, and the associated health and ecological risks. It also addresses the critical importance of safety measures in pesticide handling, storage, and transportation to protect human, animal, and environmental health. Offering insights into pesticide contamination, this book is a vital resource for understanding the complex role pesticides play in agriculture and society.