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A Common Sense Guide for Understanding Pesticide Safety
March 17, 2025
The basic concept of toxicology is best summarized by a simple phrase: "the dose makes the poison." Regulatory agencies, such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state health departments, establish strict limits for pesticide residues in air, soil, food, and water. These thresholds are deliberately set well below levels that could cause harm, often incorporating a 100 to 1000-fold safety margin to protect vulnerable populations like children and pregnant women.
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