Pesticides and biocides can harm human health if you do not store and use them properly. What is the difference between pesticides and biocides? Pesticide is a general term which covers many substances, including biocides. Printer-friendly version. Industry guidance on biocides. Industry guidance on pesticides. Also on this site. Preventing water pollution. Share This Page. Search Search. Recent content Coordinating Committee.
Coordinating Committee Meeting Minutes. Biocides: Pesticides, Herbicides and Fungicides. Massive biocide use is a failed policy perpetuated by agribusiness and the chemical industry.
These businesses value profits over human and ecological health. The more biocides are used, the more target organisms develop resistance to them, and biological controls are disrupted. Pesticides directly endanger farm workers, neighboring populations, wildlife and, ultimately, consumers. Aerial spraying is particularly dangerous since it results in a wider distribution of the poisons. Quickly phasing out biocide use. Sustainable, integrated pest management IPM with organic pest control methods should be substituted.
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