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Insecticides are a subgroup of pesticides. A pesticide is "any substance or mixture of substances intended for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest. Pests can be insects, mice and other animals, unwanted plants (weeds), fungi, or microorganisms like bacteria and viruses." (Definition from the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency) So even your common household disinfectant is a pesticide.
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What is the chemical equation for pesticides?
There isn't a single chemical equation for pesticides, as they can be composed of different active ingredients. Pesticides typically contain chemicals that target specific pests or regulate their growth. Some common types of pesticides include insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides, each with their own unique chemical composition.
Which kinds of pesticides are on the market right now?
Transport, pro control, Gentrol, Advion, Delta dust are some pesticides. Pesticides used in agriculture include Round-up (glyphosate) and other herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, etc. Insecticides are used to control household pests.
What job uses pesticides?
gardeners use pesticides and insecticides, also nurseries, farmers and pest controllers. hope this'll help
What has the author Fumio Matsumura written?
Fumio Matsumura has written: 'Toxicology of insecticides' -- subject(s): Environmental aspects, Environmental aspects of Insecticides, Insecticides, Pesticides and wildlife, Physiological effect, Toxicology
What has the author R Derache written?
R. Derache has written: 'Organophosphorus pesticides' -- subject(s): Organophosphate Insecticides, Organophosphorus compounds, Pesticides, Toxicology
What lawn care supplies can get rid of bugs that eat grass?
Pesticides and insecticides can eliminate pesky insects that eat grass. There are two types of insecticides: topical and systemic. Topical insecticides are sprayed or sprinkled on the grass and kill insects on contact. Systemic insecticides are chemicals that are ingested by an insect from the roots of the plant. They only kill the insect after it has eaten it. http://www.lakejemfarms.com/blog/posts/herbicides-and-pesticides-what-to-use.html
Can insecticides be made from calamansi leaves?
Yes, insecticides can be made from the leaves of the calamansi [x Citrofortunella microcarpa]. The plant in fact is a popular source of botanical pesticides in its native Philippines. Botanical pesticides are organic pesticides whose ingredients draw on plant parts.
What pesticides are used to kill insect pests?
Common pesticides used to kill insect pests include organophosphates, carbamates, pyrethroids, and neonicotinoids. These pesticides work by disrupting the nervous system of insects, leading to paralysis and eventual death. Organic options like neem oil and insecticidal soaps are also used as alternatives to synthetic pesticides.
What are Inseticides and why are they used?
Insecticides are pesticides that that are used by farmers to control plants and animals and also used to destroy insects.
Why is organic farming so popular?
People have become aware of their benefits, they contain no chemical, pesticides and fertilizers and are grown naturally with manure or compost and only natural pesticides and insecticides are used.
What do harvesting companies use computers for?
to track the planting dates, varieties, and pesticides (herbicides, fungicides, insecticides) used by different growers.
What is chemical nature of insecticides?
Many types of pesticides are known; for details see this link; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pesticide#Types.
