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Today, the use of pesticides has increased dramatically because of the growing population and the demands this population. The high increase in population means more food must be produced and spreading of diseases is more likely. Like other organisms, humans compete with other species for food and shelter and struggle to protect ourselves and predators. In order, for a stable healthy population to survive the use of pesticides must be applied to crops for greater …

…project coordinator for MassPIRG at Framingham State College in Massachusetts, stated “Chemicals pesticides are virtually the only toxic substances released intentionally into the environment to kill living things, but the same toxic properties that make pesticides effective at killing pests may also threaten the health of exposed humans, pets, wildlife, and entire ecosystems.” (Guarino 1). The public must be aware of pesticides and try to prevent the use of harmful chemicals in our food and environment.