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Which type of pesticide is specifically used to kill algae?
Which type of pesticide is specifically used to kill algae?
- Algaecides (correct)
- Insecticides
- Growth Regulators
- Fungicides
What defines a pest?
What defines a pest?
- Organisms that are advantageous to mankind
- Organisms that are disadvantageous to mankind (correct)
- Organisms that are only related to aesthetic issues
- Organisms that are unrelated to mankind
What is the main purpose of a good pesticide?
What is the main purpose of a good pesticide?
- To exterminate all organisms in the environment
- To harm the surrounding environment
- To solely protect plants from pests
- To selectively kill the undesired pest without causing harm to the environment (correct)
What is the EPA's definition of a pesticide?
What is the EPA's definition of a pesticide?
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What are miticides used for?
What are miticides used for?
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Which type of pesticide is used to control snails and slugs?
Which type of pesticide is used to control snails and slugs?
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What is the purpose of miticides?
What is the purpose of miticides?
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Which type of pesticide is used for controlling algae?
Which type of pesticide is used for controlling algae?
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What are nematicides used for?
What are nematicides used for?
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What is the key characteristic of a good pesticide?
What is the key characteristic of a good pesticide?
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