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Pesticide residues are very small amounts of pesticides that can remain in or on a crop after harvesting or storage. Levels are typically very low, for example a few milligrams of pesticide in a kilogram of crop. Not all pesticide-treated foods contain residues. enjoy! Pesticide residues are very small amounts of pesticides that can remain in or on a crop after harvesting or storage. Levels are typically very low, for example a few milligrams of pesticide in a kilogram of crop. Not all pesticide-treated foods contain residues. enjoy!
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Where are pesticide residues are generally present in larger concentrations?
Pesticide residues are generally present in larger concentrations in
Why should pesticide residues be minimized?
pesticides are for killing ladybugs :'(
Why Do People not have to worry about pesticide residues?
Because there is no sufficient evidence to prove this theory. A theory is only as good as the evidence it is based on, in this case not much. I do not worry about pesticide residues because no one has yet suffered anything from it. People don't have to worry about pesticide residues because the E.C.P.A (European Crop Protection Association) is very strict to ensure that their customers are protected and not exposed to residues levels that can affect our health.
What is the evidence that pesticide reidues are a serious problem?
Pesticide residues are only a REAL health problem....if you stay away clear away, okay?
How can intensive farmers reduce pesticide residues?
by using modern pesticides because only a small concentration is needed to work and spraying the pesticide way before harvesting
How can you get rid of pesticide residues?
They break down by themselves & become harmless, but you can just wipe the surfaces if needed.
What has the author H P Burchfield written?
H. P. Burchfield has written: 'Guide to the analysis of pesticide residues' -- subject(s): Analysis, Pesticides, Spraying and dusting residues in agriculture
How do you assess the presence of pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables?
comercially it is done in the lab by sampling the produce. as a consumer you cant.
Do pesticide residues harm people's health?
They can, but it would be difficult since toxicity is based on subject body weight.
What has the author W Blass written?
W. Blass has written: 'Pyrethroid residues, immunoassays for low molecular weight compounds' -- subject(s): Analysis, Immunoassay, Pesticide residues in food, Pyrethroids
Do pesticide residues in food harm people's health?
Residues in food can harm human health because the poisonous chemicals that are in the pesticide gets carried through the food chain and the highest in the food chain gets the most effect as the poison builds up To read more visit the Related Link.
What is the evidence that pesticides are a serious problem?
Pesticide residues are only a REAL health problem....if you stay away clear away, okay?
