date:Aug 14, 2017
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for a ban on those pesticides that are more toxic to humans and which remain for longer in the environment, as well as to protect public health by establishing maximum residue limits for pesticides in food and water.
More than 1,000 pesticides are used worldwide to prevent pests from spoiling or destroying food, although the toxicity of each depends on its purpose and other factors. For example, insecticides are often more toxic to humans than herb