It has also been used as an ingredient in certain pesticides.

The use of certain pesticides, especially DDT was not good for the animals.

For instance, certain pesticides and wood preservers contain chemicals that produce dioxin-bearing waste.

Four times a year, it also surveys grocery items, looking for certain pesticides as well as heavy metals.

"While we have managed to secure some improvements surrounding the use of certain pesticides, the UK does not support these proposals."

Environmentalists say this pollution could be curbed through better soil conservation, improved sewage treatment and limiting the use of certain pesticides.

Nematodes are not affected by certain pesticides and are able to survive flooding.

Also, toxic residue in food may contribute to a child's exposure to a certain pesticide.

Some scientists believe that certain common pesticides already exist at levels capable of killing amphibians in California.

In my view, we have before us a balanced text, which will ban the use of certain harmful pesticides, but without harming European farming.