Pesticides What Are Pesticides? According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), pesticides are chemical substances used to manage, prevent, or eliminate pests. These pests may include insects, rodents, fungi, bacteria, or unwanted plants such as weeds. The EPA also classifies certain soil additives, such as nitrogen stabilizers, as pesticides. In simple terms, pesticides are chemicals designed to kill or control organisms that are considered harmful to crops, homes, o

Glyphosate in Chickpeas Chickpeas and hummus are often viewed as wholesome staples—plant-based, protein-rich, and widely recommended in health-conscious diets. However, emerging research has raised important questions about what may be coming along with these foods: glyphosate residues . Glyphosate: A Hidden Variable in Everyday Foods Glyphosate is the most widely used herbicide in the world, commonly applied to crops for weed control and, in some regions, as a pre-harvest de