In: Biology
1. Spinosad has a low toxicity to mammals, but there is a problem with Spinosad being deadly to a couple of non-target organisms. What are two examples?
2. Explain why “organic” and “pesticide free” are not the same
thing.
ANS (2)
ORGANIC | PESTICIDE FREE |
It means that the product is ''certified organic'' under USDA who follows certain criteria and certifies the product as an organic product. They have a USDA seal on it. | It means the product is not certified under USDA and don't, have USDA organic seal on it instead of that the product is labeled as pesticide-free(free from insecticides or fungicides) which mostly labeled by farmers. |
Produced without using pesticides or fertilizers instead of that they produced by ionizing radiation sewage sludge and bioengineering methods. | Product produced by using pesticides or fertilizers on it. |
REASON WHY THEY ARE NOT SAME