PPT-Pesticides and the Environment

Pesticides and the Environment Kelly Hammond History As early as 1000 BC mankind has attempted to control pests The Greek poet Homer cited sulfur as an early insecticide The Chinese used arsenic as an insecticide by 900 AD. What are pesticides, and how do they effect the environment and people if improperly used?. Pesticides. are substances intended for preventing, destroying and repelling insects, weeds, rodents and fungus.. Human Health and the Environment. What is a Pesticide?. A pesticide is any substance or mixture of substances intended for:. Preventing,. Destroying,. Repelling, or. Mitigating. PESTS!. What is a Pest?. Kelly Hammond. History. As early as 1000 BC mankind has attempted to control pests. The Greek poet Homer cited sulfur as an early insecticide.. The Chinese used arsenic as an insecticide by 900 AD.. By the mid-nineteenth century there began to be success using chemicals such as pyrethrum and Bordeaux mixture (copper sulfate, lime and water.). Matthew T. Martin, . Ph.D.. National Center for Computational Toxicology . Office of Research & Development. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. RTP, . NC 27711. Email: . martin.matt@epa.gov. – how we control their use (or don’t). and why that matters to human and ecosystem health. Warren Bell BA MD CM CCFP FCFP. Past Founding President. Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment. Oceans and Atmosphere. Sharon Hook. | Senior Research Scientist. 2 August 2016. Modern use pesticides| Sharon.Hook@csiro.au. 2. |. Organophoshate. pesticides. malathion, parathion, . diazinon. , . Human impact on the environment. In this lesson you will learn about:. the biological control of pest species. the use of GM crops as an alternative to using fertilisers and pesticides. Success criteria. University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Notice to PSEP Educators. Keep this Slide Number 2 as “hidden” so that it will not be seen during your presentation.. After each question is addressed with your audience during the Jeopardy Game, click on the “tree” graphic in the lower right hand corner in order to return back to the Jeopardy game board rather than using the typical “slide advance” method.. Outline. Importance of our environment. What is environmental degradation?. Water. Air. Harm or loss of beneficial insects. Conclusions. Importance of our environment. This is were we live, work, and play. 28 SHS. Augusta, ME 04333-0028. 207-287-7545. gary.fish@maine.gov. I am not here to defend or indict pesticides. I will try to outline the latest research findings. I am not a bee or CCD expert by any means. Unit 4. Pesticides in the Environment. Explain the Meaning of the Word “ENVIRONMENT”. EVERYTHING AROUND US. NATURAL ELEMENTS. MAN . MADE COMPONENTS. INDOORS . AND OUTDOORS. AIR. SOIL. WATER. PLANTS. Gary Fish. Maine Board of Pesticides Control. gary.fish@maine.gov . 287-2731. May only use pesticides registered by Maine BPC. A . registered . dispensary or primary caregiver . may not use a pesticide on marijuana . La gamme de thé MORPHEE vise toute générations recherchant le sommeil paisible tant désiré et non procuré par tout types de médicaments. Essentiellement composé de feuille de morphine, ce thé vous assurera d’un rétablissement digne d’un voyage sur . centER. . national hospital – . srI. . lanka. What is a Pesticide?. A pesticide is any substance or mixture of substances used to kill , destroy , repel or prevent the growth and development of a living organism.(a pest)..