This week on Project Botany we learn about the history of pest control

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If you are interested in learning more about what we talked about today here are some links to take a look at

History of Pesticide Use

http://agrochemicals.iupac.org/index.php?option=com_sobi2&sobi2Task=sobi2Details&catid=3&sobi2Id=31

The Evolution of Chemical Pesticides

https://www.fishersci.com/us/en/scientific-products/publications/lab-reporter/2016/issue-4/the-evolution-chemical-pesticides.html

Oregon State History of Pesticide Use

http://people.oregonstate.edu/~muirp/pesthist.htm

A Short History of Pest Management

https://extension.psu.edu/a-short-history-of-pest-management

Pest Control Methods Used By The Ancient Greeks

https://www.bbpest.com/2018/09/pest-control-methods-used-by-the-ancient-greeks/#:~:text=Amurca%20was%20often%20boiled%20in,caterpillars%20that%20destroyed%20cabbage%20crops