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Are chemicals intended to kill insects and other organisms that damage crops?
Yes, these chemicals are called pesticides.
Chemicals intended to kill insects and other organisms that damage crops are called?
PESTICIDES
What is a chemical intended to kill insects or other pests?
These chemicals are called insecticides.
How do we kill insects in your house?
We can use many insecticides or pest control chemicals to remove or kill insects in our house. We can also take help of any pest control service company for this purpose.
Does fertilizer kill insects when used in gardening?
Fertilizer itself does not typically kill insects when used in gardening. However, some fertilizers may contain chemicals that can be harmful to insects if they come into direct contact with them. It is important to use fertilizers according to the instructions to minimize any potential negative effects on insects.
Which insects do farmers kill?
Well they try and kill the pest insects that damage their crops but unfortunately the insecticide sprays they use actually kill all insects which, while perhaps OK for the farmer is very bad for the ecology and biodiversity of the planet.....also we end up eating some of these chemicals and as they are poisons it can not really be good for us.
What are chemicals that kill crop-destroying organisms?
Pesticides such as insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides are chemicals commonly used to kill crop-destroying organisms like insects, weeds, and fungi. They are applied to crops to protect them against pests and diseases.
Is pesticide used for killing insects?
Pesticides is the general term that's used to describe the chemicals that are designed to kill pests. The first part of the word, which is 'pest-' in this case, identifies the intended target or victim of the chemical. The second part of the word, '-icide', explains the intended, terminal action to whatever the pest is.There also are specific chemicals that kill specific pests. For example, 'fungicides' kill fungi. Chemicals identified as 'insecticides' kill insects. Those identified as 'miticides' kill mites. 'Herbicides' kill plants, usually weeds, 'rodenticides' kill rodents, etc.
What do mothballs kill?
Mothballs are typically used to repel and deter moths and other insects, rather than actively kill them. The chemicals in mothballs, such as naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene, release fumes that are toxic to insects and can interfere with their respiration and nervous system, leading them to avoid the area where the mothballs are placed.
Why would the chemicals used 50 years ago to kill insects not work any more?
because like we do the flu they become immune to it and it doesnt affect them
The chemicals present in the plants that break down the insects are most likely?
The chemicals are likely to be proteolytic enzymes, such as chitinase and protease, that break down the proteins and chitin in insects. Plants may also produce toxic compounds like alkaloids or lectins that can deter or kill insects.
Can stick insects kill?
No they cannot kill.
