effect of pesticide in air contamination /pdf/
The impact of pesticides consists of the effects of pesticides on non-target species. Pesticides are chemical preparations used to kill fungal or animal pests. Over 98% of sprayed insecticides and 95% of herbicides reach a destination other than their target species, because they are sprayed or spread across entire agricultural fields.
Check the summary from the research 1. Pesticide run-off into the oceans has caused arsenic and heavy metal contamination. Lead and mercury has been found by scientists who study marine botany. 2. Fertilizer run-off into the oceans has caused petroleum-fueled, oversized seaweed.