What are pesticides, and why are they not just a farmer’s issue?
A clear guide to how an application in the field can connect with food, water, public health and biodiversity.
A pesticide-free future
Speak up against the invisible threat on our plates.
We make the effects of pesticides on our health, soil and shared future visible.
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What we cannot see
is not automatically safe.
The issue is bigger than residues on our plates.
01Human health
02Biodiversity
03Soil and water
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One drop
does not stay
in one place.
A pesticide may not remain limited to its target pest; its effects can extend to soil, water, beneficial species and the food chain.
Pestishit.org informs rather than frightens. We turn scientific evidence into clear language, follow current developments and make the public demand for a healthier food system visible.
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The critical role of bees and other pollinators in food systems—and the less visible consequences of their decline.
Everyday guide
What can you do today?
Read the label
Ask about the product’s source, production method and available test information.
Wash correctly
Rinse fruit and vegetables thoroughly under plain running water before use.
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Use your purchasing power to support good agricultural practice and transparent producers.
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Healthy food,
not poison.
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Pestishit.org was created to make verified pesticide information accessible, highlight better practices and turn public demand into tangible change.