### Question
How does INSECTICIDES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PESTICIDE CONTROL define unreasonable adverse effects on the environment?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 136*, **unreasonable adverse effects on the environment** is defined as:

> any unreasonable risk to man or the environment, taking into account the economic, social, and environmental costs and benefits of the use of any pesticide

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 136*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-INSECTICIDES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PESTICIDE CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER II-ENVIRONMENTAL PESTICIDE CONTROL**

