By Kari A. Peter, Ph.D., Grzegorz (Greg) Krawczyk, Ph.D., Rob Crassweller, Ph.D.
In some cases, pesticides are the only alternative in controlling pests. The pesticides cited here have moderately low mammalian toxicity and degrade soon after application.
People who use pesticides or regularly come in contact with them must understand the relative toxicity and potential health effects of the products they use.