Despite the existence of specific legislation for this, cases of inadequate pesticide disposal are still common, bringing negative consequences to environmental, human and animal health.
Pesticides are products used in agriculture to kill pests, eliminate disease and kill weeds that can hinder the development of a crop. Despite the benefits to agriculture, these products are extremely harmful to living things and can trigger contamination and pollution of soil, water and even air. Problems caused by improper disposal of these products include:
