“Pesticide” is a broad term covering a range of products that are used to kill pests, including insecticides, herbicides, fungicides and rodenticides. These pesticides are toxic and can be very harmful to your health and the environment (especially for bees). But overuse of pesticides is not just dangerous for your health and the environment; it also wastes money and encourages pest resistance. Here are some explanations and advice on how to safely use pesticides and how to protect you from the harmful effects of pesticides when applying them on the fields. If you decide to use pesticides, get advice about the least hazardous ones to use and how to protect yourself from their effect.