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> Hi David, > > "Pesticides" are chemicals that are used to kill any life forms that are > considered a "pests", but I assume you are referring to insecticides. > The problems caused by insecticide use goes beyond the issue of cruelty to > insects. > > Firstly, the people that apply pesticides are exposed to much higher doses > than anyone consuming the food products. It is especially unfortunate when > this happens in poor countries because protective gear is not likely to be > worn or used properly. The use of pesticides on crops causes unnecessary > exposures to many people, several of which are children. > > Pesticides also kill a lot of non-target species, many of which are > beneficial and act as instrumental parts of ecosystems. With rain and > irrigation, pesticides also get washed into the local water bodies causing > toxic effects to various aquatic species. > > Regarding the effects on the intended species the pesticides are being used > for, every vegan will likely have a different answer. However, most would > likely agree that it is unfortunate that humans and several other > non-target species on land and in water are being exposed. > > > > What answer might a vegan give to the question: "What about having to > > kill "pests" which endanger our crops?" > > (By: David Taplin) > > (By: Marco)
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