2025-04-01https://repository.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/handle/123456789/38760A pesticide is a material used for the mitigation, control, or elimination of plants or animals detrimental to human health or economy. Specifically, a pesticide is a chemical—liquid, granule, or gas—used to kill or control pests such as insects, weeds, bacteria, fungi, rodents, and worms. Pesticides play significant roles in increasing food production and eliminating diseases. However, only a few environmental issues have aroused the concern of the public as much as pesticides because exposure to them can be harmful to humanapplication/pdfQ Science (General), QD ChemistryBook Section