Pesticide - Wikipedia
WebPesticides are substances that are used to control pests. [1] They include herbicides, insecticides, nematicides, fungicides, and many others (see table). [2] The most common of these are herbicides, which account for approximately 50% of all pesticide use globally. [3]
What is a Pesticide? | US EPA
WebFeb 27, 2024 · Pesticide law defines a “pesticide” (with certain minor exceptions) as: Any substance or mixture of substances intended for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest. Any substance or mixture of substances intended for use as a plant regulator, defoliant, or desiccant.
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: Pesticides
WebNov 2, 2023 · Introduction. Pesticides kill, repel, or control forms of animal and plant life considered to damage or be a nuisance in agriculture and domestic life. Used broadly, the term includes these types of chemicals: Herbicides destroy or control weeds and other unwanted vegetation. They are commonly used on lawns.
Pesticides | US EPA - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Web2 days ago · Last updated on April 24, 2024. This website provides easy access to all the pesticide-related information that is contained in various pesticide topical sites. It also includes news and meeting information, an A-Z index, and more.
Pesticide | Definition & Types | Britannica
WebApr 23, 2024 · Pesticide, any toxic substance used to kill animals, fungi, or plants that cause economic damage to crop or ornamental plants or are hazardous to the health of domestic animals or humans. Pesticides interfere with normal metabolic processes in the organism and are classified according to the type of pest they control.
Chemical safety: Pesticides - World Health Organization (WHO)
Web26 October 2020 | Q&A. What are pesticides? Are pesticides harmful to human health? Who is at risk? How can I protect myself when handling or applying pesticides? Are there international agreements about the use of pesticides?
Pesticides | FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration
WebPesticides are used in agriculture to protect crops from insects, fungi, weeds, and other pests. Federal government agencies in the United States share responsibility for the oversight of...
Risk of pesticide pollution at the global scale - Nature
WebMar 29, 2021 · Pesticides are widely used to protect food production and meet global food demand but are also ubiquitous environmental pollutants, causing adverse effects on water quality, biodiversity and...
Why We Use Pesticides | US EPA
WebDec 21, 2023 · Pesticides are used in agriculture to control weeds, insect infestation and diseases. There are many different types of pesticides; each is meant to be effective against specific pests. Some examples include: Algaecides to kill and/or slow the growth of algae. Antimicrobials to control germs and microbes such as bacteria and viruses.
Pesticides - Our World in Data
WebPesticides are substances that are used to control and protect crops against pests. This includes herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and other substances used to control other types of pests. Pesticides, in various forms, have been used for millennia in agriculture.
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