Course Content
2.1 What are Pesticides?
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What are Pesticides?
Video 1
2.2 Purpose of Pesticides
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Purpose of Pesticides
2.3 Types of Pesticides
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Types of Pesticides
2.4 Benefits of Pesticide Use
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Benefits of Pesticide Use
2.5 Risks of Pesticide Use
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Risks of Pesticide Use
2.6 Responsible Pesticide Usage
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Responsible Pesticide Usage
Video 2
2.7 Alternatives to Pesticides
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Alternatives to Pesticides
Conclusion
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Conclusion
Takeaways about the Usage of Pesticides
References
Usage of Pesticides
About Lesson
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