For example, most strains of GMO sweet corn already have pesticides in the seed before it is planted. If the planter did not know that they were pretreated to begin with, they might spray them more than necessary with pesticides, thus leading to run off into streams and rivers surrounding the fields (Becky Bell). Although it would have extra pest prevention qualities, it could hurt the environment. With even more pesticides in rivers this could lead to large fish kills and algal blooms in already taxed rivers around the
For example, most strains of GMO sweet corn already have pesticides in the seed before it is planted. If the planter did not know that they were pretreated to begin with, they might spray them more than necessary with pesticides, thus leading to run off into streams and rivers surrounding the fields (Becky Bell). Although it would have extra pest prevention qualities, it could hurt the environment. With even more pesticides in rivers this could lead to large fish kills and algal blooms in already taxed rivers around the