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    1976. Cytological effects of pesticides VIII. Effects of the carbamate pesticides “IPC”‚ “Rogor”‚ and “Duphar”‚ on Vicia faba. Cytologia. 41‚ 3-4: (597-606). Topic—Pesticide Effects‚ Meiosis‚ Yield Context This study investigate the effects of common pesticides‚ “Rogor”‚ “Duphar”‚ and “IPC” (o-isopropyl-N-phenyl carbamate)‚ on Vicia faba‚ also known as the broad bean. The objectives of this study were to determine the effects of three different pesticides on 1) meiosis‚ 2) pollen viability

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    alternative to the commercial pesticide in killing termites. The materials used in this study are very abundant here in our country and it can be easily seen anywhere. The main material used‚ the Acacia seed‚ was boiled (the process is commonly called decoction) to be able to get the chemical that can possibly kill termites. In this study‚ the data shows that it can kill termites but more termites were killed in using commercial ones. Indeed‚ it can be an alternative pesticide for those who doesn’t have

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    ACTIVE INGREDIENT

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    saline. Milk of Magnesia Drink Large quality of water An active ingredient (AI) is the substance in a pharmaceutical drug or a pesticide that is biologically active. The similar terms active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) and bulk active are also used in medicine‚ and the term active substance may be used for pesticide formulations. Some medications and pesticide products may contain more than one active ingredient. The traditional word for the API is pharmacon or pharmakon (from Greek: (φάρμακον)

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    Another point about the negative effects of pesticides is that they harm animals and have some extreme impacts on their health and the survival of the species. In a journal on how the use of pesticides endangers wildlife and the environment‚ prominent author‚ investigative journalist‚ and science reporter Sonia Shah explains that seemingly benign levels of pesticides impair immune function in wildlife‚ leading to outbreaks of disease. In recent die-offs‚ millions of amphibians‚ bees‚ and bats died

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    BIO-EFFICACY OF FIPRONIL 200 SC FOR THE CONTROL OF LEAF FOLDER AND YELLOW STEM BORER IN RICE K. Vasanta Bhanu*‚ A. Vishnuvardhan Reddy and P.V. Satyanarayana Andhra Pradesh Rice Research Institute and Regional Agricultural Research Station‚ Maruteru-534 122‚ West Godavari District‚ Andhra Pradesh‚ India *E-mail: vasanta99@yahoo.com; ABSTRACT Field experiments were conducted during Kharif 2012 2013 to field evaluate the field efficacy of fipronil 200 SC at different dosages i.e. 30‚ 40 and 50 g

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    Geographic). What is even more impressive than any of this is the fact that the Peregrine Falcon was on the verge of extinction and has made a remarkable comeback. The cause of their brush with extinction was the result of the use of organochlorine pesticides‚ mainly dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane (DDT) (The Santa Cruz Predatory Bird Research Group). DDT was first synthesized in 1874. However‚ its effectiveness as an insecticide was not discovered until 1939. This discovery was made by Dr. Paul

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    6.3 Result and Discussion On the application of the field prepared extract of p. aduncum approximately 100 gr and t. vogelii approximately 20 Gr. Extract then was formulated as emulsifiable concentrate and wettable powder. 6.3.1 Security Formulations against natural enemies Formulation of EC and WP mix t. vogelii and p. aduncum (1:5) against natural enemies of c. pavonanan i.e. Eriborus argenteopilosus did not cause the death of parasitoid males and females are left in contact with the EC formulation

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    The message of the book was bringing awareness to balancing nature with mankind and understanding the harmful effects of using synthetic pesticides on the earth. Rachel Carson weaves this message throughout the book by utilizing powerful diction‚ for example‚ “Although modern man seldom remembers the fact‚ he could not exist without the plants that harness the sun’s energy and manufacture the basic foodstuffs he depends upon for life” (63). Carson empowers society by explaining the need for coexistence

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    Introduction Background of the Study   Cockroaches are the   most noted pests insects due to their population.  Cockroaches are also the hardiest insects on the planet because they have a  capability to stay live for a month without food. The high price and   health risks  problem from food branded chemical insecticides gives dilemma to Filipino  household. Respiratory diseases can also get from chemical insecticides inhaled  by a person. This study seeks the possibility of using

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    In Rachel Carson’s "Silent Spring" she calls attention to the dangers of pesticides. Through her use of imagery‚ rhetorical questions‚ and similes she has created a very passionate argument towards whether or not farmers should use these poisons that affect much more than they think. She asks if "Indiana still raised any boys who roam throw woods?". "If so‚ who guarded the poisoned area to make sure no one went through?" " Who kept vigilant watch to tell the innocent stroller that he was about

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