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28 Sep 2022

How to reduce harmful effects of pesticides in day-to-day life

Several studies have linked pesticide exposure to negative health effects Fruits and vegetables sprayed with pesticides can cause cramps, vomiting etc Avocados contain the least pesticides of any common produce item

Aluminium phosphide

15 Dec 2021

Explained: What makes Aluminium Phosphide important for food preservation

Aluminium Phosphide is not meant for human consumption, but used to protect certain substances from rodents and insects.

28 May 2020

Telangana plans to tackle locust attack with fire engines, jetting machines

Telangana is taking all the precautions to tackle entry of swarms of locust. Fire engines, jetting machines and pesticides were being sent to the entry point areas on Maharashtra-Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh borders.

30 Jun 2017

Landmark study shows decline in bee population due to neonicotinoid pesticide

The knowledge about the magnitude of harm that the bees were being subjected to due to these particular insecticides was still vague.

26 Jun 2017

WARNING: Chemicals from bug-repellant sprays can linger in homes for a year!

Warmer temperatures can lead to a flurry of unwelcome guests to our house – flies, mosquitoes, fleas, wasps, bedbugs and lice.

02 Apr 2017

Common pesticide exposure may speed puberty in boys: Study

Evidence of recent exposure to the chemical appears in human urine as a metabolite, or molecule, called 3-phenoxybenzoic acid (3-PBA).

14 Sep 2016

Bayer sets $66 billion deal for Monsanto after lengthy pursuit

German chemicals giant Bayer announced Wednesday a $66 billion deal to buy controversial US seeds and pesticides firm Monsanto, triggering immediate criticism from farmers and environmentalists.

11 Aug 2016

Stressed-out birds more inviting to mosquitoes

Birds exposed to stress such as road noise, pesticides and light pollution were twice as likely to be bitten by mosquitoes that transmit the West Nile virus, finds a study.

11 Aug 2016

Want a healthy brain? Avoid these things!

We need to take special care of our brain as it is one of the most delicate organs of your body.

02 Jul 2016

Pesticides linked to decline of bees needed for crop diversity: Experts

Widespread use of pesticides for enhanced crop yields has led to the decline of pollinators such as honey bees which are needed for increase in yields and quality of 84 per cent of the crops grown for human consumption, experts said here on Saturday.

Delhi High Court

05 May 2016

Appoint food safety officers within eight weeks, HC tells Delhi

A high court division bench asked the government to file an affidavit indicating what steps they have taken on appointment of food safety officers.

25 Apr 2016

23 dead in Pakistan after eating poisoned sweets: officials

At least 23 people have died and dozens of others fell ill in central Pakistan after eating sweets which police suspect were tainted with pesticides, officials said Monday.

Union Agriculture Ministry

18 Jan 2016

Agriculture Ministry to use fewer animals in testing of pesticides: PETA

The Union Agriculture Ministry has agreed to accept measures that will "significantly" reduce the number of animals used in toxicity testing of pesticides, animal rights body PETA India today said.

05 Oct 2015

Food items contain over 12% unapproved pesticides, claims govt report

The government has found residues of unapproved pesticides in vegetables, fruits, milk and other food items collected from various retail and wholesale outlets across the country.

16 Sep 2015

Avoid pesticide exposure to ward off diabetes risk

An analysis of 21 studies has shown that exposure to pesticides is associated with increased risk of developing diabetes by 61 percent, with different types of pesticides showing varying levels of risk.

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