BIOL 111 Study Guide - Final Guide: Crop Rotation, Nicotine, Glyphosate

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They save lives from disease (eg, malaria). Health risks are low compared to benefits. New pesticides are used at lower rates. They do not stay put and harm wildlife. They cause genetic mutations, birth defects, nervous systems disorders, and effects on the immune/endocrine systems: pesticide regulation in canada: At federal level, pesticides are regulated by pest management regulatory agency (pmra). At the provincial level, pesticide use is regulated to ensure proper use, storage, and disposal. More than 60 pesticide ingredients have been banned elsewhere; but continue to be used: alternatives to conventional chemical pesticides: Cultivation practices (crop rotation, adjusting planting times, etc). Grow companion plants (onions, garlic) and avoid growing plants (roses) that attract pests. Use predatory insects, (eg, lady bugs, lace-wings, parasitic wasps, praying mantis, etc). Use bacillus thuringiensis (bt) bacteria, which can grow in soil, on plants, and in caterpillars. Use insect birth control (sterilize males and release them to mate; eggs will never hatch).