Understanding benefits and risks of pesticide use

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Farmers’ Exposure to Pesticides: Toxicity Types and Ways of Prevention (2016, background): “In this context, chemicals can have a dual nature; they can be either beneficial or harmful, depending on numerous factors, such as the amounts to which exposure occurs [5].”
Pesticide Biodegradation: Mechanisms, Genetics and Strategies to Enhance the Process (2013, background): “The positive aspect of application of pesticides renders enhanced crop/food productivity and drastic reduction of vector-borne diseases [2,3].”