Pesticides are everywhere, on our farms, in our gardens, and even in our homes. But how much do we actually know about them? What’s in them? How do they work? And, most importantly, how do they affect our health and the environment? At their core, pesticides are substances designed to control pests, whether those pests are insects, weeds, fungi, or rodents. However, not all pesticides function the same way or pose the same risks. Some are made from naturally occurring substances and break down quickly, while others are synthetic chemicals that persist in the environment and may have long-term effects on human health and ecosystems.Whether you're tending a backyard garden or managing acres of crops, understanding pesticides isn’t just useful, it’s essential. Because when it comes to what we grow and what we consume, knowledge is power.
