Since the first time edible plants were grown, there has been a need to protect these plants from pests and diseases. The complexity of this protection has increased over time. The Romans used ashes, crushed cypress leaves and diluted urine to protect their crops. Today, a variety of synthetic products have been developed to control pests and diseases more safely, specifically and effectively.

Pesticides are used in a wide range of applications, one of the most important areas being agriculture. the use of PPPs allows more food to be produced on a given area of land; it increases yields and increases farm income. In the absence of PPP, crop losses due to pests and diseases range from 30% to 50%, depending on the crop grown. By protecting crops, PPPs help produce sufficient quality and affordable food and contribute to food security. Farmers use pesticides to.

• Protect crops from pests, weeds and fungal diseases while they are growing

• Prevent rats, flies and other insects from contaminating food during storage

Benefits of Pesticides

The major advantage of pesticides is that they can save farmers. By protecting crops from insects and other pests. However, below are some other primary benefits of it.

• Controlling pests and plant disease vectors.
• Controlling human/livestock disease vectors and nuisance organisms.
• Controlling organisms that harm other human activities and structures.