Question

Answer the following question in your own words.

Which precautions will you take during spraying of pesticides?

Answer 1

1. Pesticides are toxic chemicals. By using them indiscriminately, they contaminate water, soil, and crops.
2. The D.D.T., chloropyriphos and malathion are very dangerous. They spread through the food chain, causing biomagnification.
3. Therefore, we shall not use such insecticides and pesticides. We shall use organic pesticides. Excessive use will be avoided.
4. At the time of spraying, the nose, eyes and skin will be covered and protected.
5. Care will be taken to prevent children or domestic animals from coming into contact with a pesticide.