2006-09-21 02:22:48 · 5 answers · asked by Asiimwe M 1 in Environment
The use of pesticides actually increases the risk of infestation in the long run. we have been using pesticides for so long now that the pests are immune to many pesticides, this leaves the crops open for infestation. If we didn't use pesticides, and used natural ways of ridding ourselves of the bugs they wouldn't be such a problem. Unfortunately it is more expensive short term to farm organically, so most farmers don't see the point.
2006-09-21 07:51:34 · answer #1 · answered by ileenie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
agricultural methods, especially mass production of one type of crop over large land areas creates an heaven for pests of the specific crop, while pests of other crops disappear.
2006-09-21 02:27:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is less . yeilds are up, way up. the price of food is alnost the same as 10 and 20 yrs age. look it up.
2006-09-21 02:31:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There aren't. Somebody is using scare tactics to persuade you of something or other.
2006-09-21 02:40:58 · answer #4 · answered by DelK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
climate change, it's getting warmer.
2006-09-23 05:15:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋