Jessica+Turek-Pest+and+Pesticides

=‍ 1. Define "pest" and "pesticide". Differentiate between chemical pesticides and biological pesticides. =
 * == 1 A pest is an insect or animal that attacks other plants and animal such as, crops, food, and livestock. ==
 * == A pesticide is a substance (man-made) to destroy insects and other organisms harmful to plants and animals. ==
 * = Biological pesticides arenatural like fungus and bacteria, they don't harm the enviroment, and they kill other plants naturally. =
 * = Chemical pesticides are not natural, they leave residue on the plants, and even in low levels can become dangerous and toxic. They are used to kill insects and plants which can change the enviroment dramtically and can even harm the plant your trying to help. =

= 2. In 2 paragraphs, analyze the pros and cons of pesticide use. Use complete sentences and correct spelling and grammar. Give specific examples. You should come up with at least 3 pros and 3 cons = = = = The pros of using pesticides is that we can protect the plants we eat such as, tomatoes, potatoes, onions, corn, beans, etc. The can provide more food and ensure that there will be enough supply for the demand of food in the world. They can keep harmful animals and insects from ruining the crops. = = = = The cons of using pesticides is that they can be very harmful. Residues are left on the plant, which are toxic, and can and will eventually hurt humans. The pesticides can hurt the plant itself because it has so many harmful chemicals. Other animals and insects can die from these causing many kinds of species levels to go down, make them toxic as well, and their resistant level could get tougher. It can ruin the enviroment quickly because it would be everywhere, the plants, animals, soil, water, and the air. = = = = 3. In 2 paragraphs, dicuss methods that can be used to control pests while also safeguarding the enviroment. Come up with at least 3 methods of controlling pests. = = = = The first good method, especially for gardens is just to put up a fence or row covers. The fence keeps out predators like chickens, rabbits, racoons, birds, etc. It doesn't harm the plant or the animal. This way none of the enviroment will become harmed from bad chemicals, and as long as the other animals have enough to eat it won't be a problem. = = The second method is to get helpful insects that will help the plants and keep the other insects away, this could be the beginning of a great friendship! :) The insects may use the plants for their needs but they won't eat the plant or destroy them in any way. They will be protective of their plant so they don't want the pest around so they kick them out. The third method is to create barriers to keep out creatures like slugs and snails. Make them out of coffee grounds and put them around the perimeter to keep them out. = = =