What percentage of herbicides applied to crops actually reach the target weeds?
A) about 50%
B) about 25%
C) about 5%
D) about 1%

Question

What percentage of herbicides applied to crops actually reach the target weeds? 
A) about 50% 
B) about 25% 
C) about 5% 
D) about 1%

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Only about 5% of herbicides applied to crops actually reach the target weeds. The majority of the herbicides end up in the soil or are lost to the surrounding environment through wind or water runoff. This means that a significant amount of herbicide is being wasted and could potentially harm non-target plants or animals.

What Percentage of Herbicides Applied to Crops Actually Reach the Target