pesticides and non-target organisms
Pesticides are chemicals or substances used to control or eliminate pests that damage crops or cause harm to human health. Non-target organisms refer to any living organisms that are not the intended target of the pesticide application, but can unintentionally be affected and harmed by the pesticide's toxic effects.
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