In the FFS the participants learn about pesticides.
Types of pesticides
- Insecticides
- Fungicides
- Herbicides
Chemical families of pesticides
- Organophosphates
- Organochlorines
- Carbamates
- Pyrethroids
- Paraquat
- etc.
Health effects / Toxicity
- Acute toxicity
- Chronic toxicity
- Carcinogenic
- Endocrine disruption
- Developmental toxins
Exposure to chemicals
- Skin
- Mouth
- Breathing
Understanding the labels
- Protection during application
- Safe storage
- Waiting periods
Effects on pests
- Development of resistance
Cost
- Financial cost
- Environmental cost
- Health cost
Side effects
- Natural enemies
- Resurgence of pests
- Secondary pests
- Birds
- Fish
