Pesticides A Killer.
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Maria Marquez English 101 Essay #3 Pesticides A Killer In "A Fable For Tomorrow," Rachael Carson describes how deadly the pesticides can be to us all. Many pesticides are used to kill unwanted weeds and bugs that are found on the food or land. One method of spreading pesticides is to drop them on the land. This is called a spray drift. Carson says, "A grim specter as crept upon us almost unnoticed..."(155). Pesticide particles are not seen by the naked eye. They are so small that they can pass through the air unseen. Some pesticides used are harmful to the environment as well as humans and animals. Organic food is the safest for everyone. It is pesticide free. There are a number of different pesticides: biopesticides, chemical pesticides, and antimicrobials. Pesticides are named according the type of pest they control. Organophosphate pesticide is a chemical pesticide that effects the nervous system and...


