Bioweapon, also called germ welfare, is the use of pathogens as a biological weapon. In this case pathogens include pathogens such as bacteria, viruses and other pathogens. On the other hand, when non-living toxic products are used, although produced by living organisms like toxins, it is called chemical warfare. This technology using chemical warfare is classified as the Chemical Weapons Convention. The following are some of the reasons highlighted as reasons for the use of chemical and biological weapons. The intent may differ but include the following. First of all, there are those who use it with the intent to kill, others use it to incapacitate while still others use it with the intent to seriously hinder an individual or an entire locality. This therefore means that biological warfare or BW as it is often called, can be used by nations as a military technique. But when this method is used carelessly it can be called bioterrorism. This is what led to the creation and stockpiling of biological weapons ("offensive biological warfare") wh...