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Excessive use of pesticides may lead to the destruction of biodiversity. Pesticides benefit the crops however, they also impose a serious negative impact on the environment. Different kinds of pesticides have been used for crop protection for centuries. Pesticides are used to kill the pests and insects which attack on crops and harm them.
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