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Doctors missing pesticide-linked illnesses, says PAN India report
June 17, 2026 1:50 pm
Lack of medical training, weak diagnostic infrastructure and exclusion of clinicians from pesticide regulation are fueling a “silent epidemic” of unrecognized pesticide-related disease in farming communities, the report says.
Toxic pesticide in rice container leaves Mumbai toddler fighting for her life
June 16, 2026 6:05 pm
Doctors have questioned why aluminium phosphide remains easily available, pointing out that warnings on packaging alone may not be sufficient to prevent accidental exposures.
'Food monitoring programs have detected...': Orthopaedic surgeon shares 3 commonly consumed fruits that carry pesticide residues; expert weighs in
March 26, 2026 6:16 pm
It is important to avoid fear-driven dietary decisions. The ‘Dirty Dozen’ is meant to raise awareness, not discourage consumption.
Farmers in Yavatmal continue to suffer health effects from hazardous pesticide use: survey
February 04, 2026 10:12 pm
A PAN India field study finds near-universal pesticide use, unsafe handling and disposal practices, and widespread acute and chronic health problems among cotton farmers in Yavatmal.
Pest control expert shares how to get rid of wasps and bugs hovering over your plants
August 10, 2025 4:04 am
Plant bugs occur throughout the world and are soft-bodied and small, less than 10 mm (0.4 inch) long, and are easily identified by their four-segmented antennae and their beak.
How India’s pesticide market is changing
August 04, 2025 7:57 am
The growth is now coming not from insecticides or fungicides, but herbicides. And the driver for that is shortage of labour for manual weeding.
Here are 5 expert-approved ways to help you get rid of earthworms
July 11, 2025 4:30 pm
Leaving food or waste water near doorways or drains is another common mistake that ends up encouraging worm activity
22 chirps = 17°C?: How crickets became nature’s living thermometers
June 22, 2025 10:29 am
According to the Reconnect With Nature website, it is believed, however, that Dolbear was listening to a snowy tree cricket, a species that has earned itself the nickname "thermometer cricket."
An expert-approved step-by-step guide to get rid of bed bugs or khatmal
June 16, 2025 1:09 pm
An expert at hiding in small spaces, spotting bed bugs requires close inspection and a sharp eye — particularly when it comes to your sleeping areas.
Ways to prevent and treat termite (deemak) infestation at your home this summer
April 07, 2025 2:28 pm
Before you can tackle a termite problem, you need to know what to look for.
PESTICIDE PHOTOS
Top fruits known to have excessive pesticide content
November 20, 2025 1:02 pm
Beware, these are top six fruits that have maximum pesticide content.
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