A group from Faculty of Education for Pure Sciences/University of Kerbala have made an awareness brochure entitled (Environmental Pollution and the Effect of Chemical Pesticides), under the supervision of their professors,
The campaign aims to educating students about the types of pesticides and their effects on the environment.
As one of the most dangerous pollutants in the environment and soil, the repeated use of these pesticides eventually leads to pollution and acute poisoning, killing and destroying many beneficial organisms when used incorrectly, and gives rise to the emergence of pest resistance to pesticides and the spread of new pests that did not exist before. As there are some types of pesticides that help to increase the number of pests instead of reducing them, and this prompted many people to think about designing new methods of control.
The students showed how the pesticide reaches the body through inhalation, skin, eyes and mouth.
The students recommend the importance of taking into account transporting pesticides on passengers and foodstuffs, wearing protective clothing and using appropriate equipment when measuring and preparing the mixture, and that pesticides should be stored in a tightly closed place.
