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Primary hazards associated with pesticide use in landscaping 1. Acute Poisoning: Pesticides can be inhaled during application, leading to respiratory issues such as coughing, shortness of breath, and in severe cases, poisoning.

• Skin contact with pesticides can cause rashes, burns, and other skin irritations.
• Accidental ingestion of pesticides, which can happen through contaminated food, water, or hands.

2. Chronic Health Effects: Long-term exposure to certain pesticides has been linked to an increased risk of cancer.

• Some pesticides are known endocrine disruptors.
• Chronic exposure to pesticides can cause neurological problems.

3. Environmental Hazards: Pesticides can leach into groundwater or runoff into surface water.

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