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State and explain the disadvantages of using chemicals to kill insects

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If you use chemicals to kill insects, you could risk getting the chemicals in unwanted areas. This could kill plants, animals, and other living things. You could also contaminate water if the chemicals get rinsed/drained into a water source.
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