for retvrners nostalgic for 1950s whiteness (fences and skin) who say nonsense like 'all fruits were organic heirloom back then, that's why people were healthier'*

https://livinghistoryfarm.org/farminginthe50s/pests/

The Golden Age of Pesticides | Wessels Living History Farm

The 50s were the golden age of pesticides. But by the end of the 60s, the Golden Age had started to tarnish. In the 50s, new and amazing products were being discovered, quickly tested and introduced to farmers and the general public. In these early days, there were no downsides to pesticides. After all,