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What effect do pesticides have on plants? How do pesticides help and/or hurt plants?

I think pesticides increase the size and appearance of plants because they increase the amount of water taken in by the plants and they keep bugs off so plants can have a longer life cycle.

United States has some of the most pestdicidal fruits and vegetables. "Pesticides on Fruits and Vegetables". __About.com.__ 4 Feb. 2010 <[]>.

A pesticide is a chemical used to create a negative effect on pests. Some types of pesticides include bactericides, baits, fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, lures, rodenticides and repellents. They can help plants by killing bugs or insects that may be destroying the plant. They can help the plant by

"DECC | What are pesticides and how do they work?" //Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW//. Web. 18 Feb. 2010. .