Abstract: Pesticides are a class of chemicals that are generally used by agriculture to eradicate weeds and pests or nuisance plants. Pesticides that are used uncontrollably can cause various environmental pollution and interfere with human health. These impacts can be in the form of ecosystem instability, environmental pollution and have an impact on the death of humans who are exposed to pesticides that contain toxins and residues in the materials and crops. The purpose of this study is to help increase knowledge about types of pesticides, their benefits, impacts on environmental pollution and human health due to pesticides as well as handling and programs for controlling pesticides.