HORTICULTURE SCIENCE
DISEASE AND PEST MANAGEMENT
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Pesticide
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Insecticide
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Herbicide
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Disinfectants
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Detailed explanation-1: -According to pesticide law, a pesticide is any substance or mixture of substances intended for: preventing; destroying; repelling; or.
Detailed explanation-2: -Pesticides are a class of chemicals designed to kill pests (rodents, insects, or plants) that may affect agricultural crops or carry diseases like malaria and typhus.
Detailed explanation-3: -Prevent pests from entering your home or garden. Consider non-chemical methods for controlling pests. Select the product that best fits your needs. Follow label directions exactly when mixing and applying pesticides. More items
Detailed explanation-4: -Buy organic and locally grown fruit and vegetables. Wash fruits and vegetables before eating. Know which fruits and vegetables have higher levels of pesticide residue. Grow your own produce. Use non-toxic methods for controlling insects in the home and garden. More items •20-May-2010