The use of modern insecticides in farms also leads to the destruction of the habitats for honey bees and other pollinators. Therefore, heavy insecticide use is a source of:

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Heavy insecticide use on farms, while intended to protect crops from pests, inadvertently harms non-target species such as honey bees and other pollinators. This results in negative externalities, which are costs suffered by a third party as a result of an economic transaction. In this case, the broader ecosystem and potentially agricultural productivity suffer due to the decline in pollinator populations, a cost not borne by the farmers using the insecticides.

The Use of Modern Insecticides in Farms Also Leads to the Destruction