They use a lot of pesticide on their fruit trees, so I don't want to eat their apples.
You should wash your fruits and vegetables well before eating them to remove any pesticides that may still be on them.
The government is considering banning the use of pesticides in public parks
because of health concerns.
The pesticides used in agriculture generally get washed into lakes, rivers and oceans, where they become concentrated in the aquatic life there.
On local farms, a lot of tomatoes are grown without the use of pesticides; farmers use beneficial insects instead to
control harmful pests.
The government assured the people the pesticide was harmless to humans, and would only kill certain insects.
Malaria has been eradicated in many parts of the world due to the use of pesticides to kill mosquitoes, as well as an improvement in the general level of
sanitation.
One of the problems with pesticide use is that over time insects become resistant to it, rendering it ineffective.
Studies show that increasing pesticide use has created a jungle of at least 48 "super-weeds" that are resistant to chemicals.
We use dishwashing soap as a safe pesticide on all our household plants.
There is a sign warning people to stay off the grass because it has just been sprayed with pesticide, and could be harmful to one's health.
There are more than 4,000 different chemical compounds, including heavy metals and pesticides, found in tobacco smoke.
People consume harmful pesticides when they eat plants and animals that have the chemicals in their tissues.
Golf courses put thousands of kilos of chemical pesticides and fertilizers into the ground.
It is estimated that worldwide, several billion kilograms of pesticides are used in gardens and farms every year.
Common sources of indoor air pollution include tobacco smoke, biological organisms, building materials and furnishings, cleaning agents, copy machines, and pesticides.
Discussion question: How do you feel about the use of pesticides to control insects and weeds in public parks?
Find someone who is concerned about the use of pesticides in farming.