"We apply pesticides without fully understanding their effects." Scientists make concerning discovery about health impacts of ...

In 2008, when China banned a pesticide used in tomatoes, metamidophos, Brazil imported some 4200 tons. During the first two months of 2009, 4400 tonnes of the chemical have entered Brazil.

Agriculture in particular suffers as a result. Out of concern about crop losses, the worms are conventionally controlled with chemical pesticides. However, these are increasingly being criticized ...