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What are some examples of pests that pesticides are meant to control?
What are some examples of pests that pesticides are meant to control?
Some examples of pests that pesticides are meant to control are weeds, fungi, insects, molluscs, birds, mammals, fish, nematodes, and microbes.
What is the most common type of pesticide globally?
What is the most common type of pesticide globally?
The most common type of pesticide globally is herbicides.
What are plant protection products also known as?
What are plant protection products also known as?
Plant protection products are also known as crop protection products.
Give an example of a fungus used to combat a specific weed.
Give an example of a fungus used to combat a specific weed.
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What are some examples of pests that can be targeted by pesticides?
What are some examples of pests that can be targeted by pesticides?
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What are the various types of pests that can be targeted by pesticides?
What are the various types of pests that can be targeted by pesticides?
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What are the different types of substances that fall under the category of pesticides?
What are the different types of substances that fall under the category of pesticides?
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What is the purpose of using pesticides on plants?
What is the purpose of using pesticides on plants?
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Can pesticides be chemical as well as biological agents?
Can pesticides be chemical as well as biological agents?
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Give an example of a plant pathogen that can be controlled using pesticides.
Give an example of a plant pathogen that can be controlled using pesticides.
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Study Notes
Pesticides
- Pesticides are substances used to control pests.
- Types of pesticides include herbicide, insecticide, nematicide, molluscicide, piscicide, avicide, rodenticide, bactericide, insect repellent, animal repellent, microbicide, fungicide, and lampricide.
- Herbicides are the most commonly used pesticides, accounting for approximately 50% of global pesticide use.
Purpose of Pesticides
- Pesticides are intended to serve as plant protection products (also known as crop protection products) to protect plants from:
- Weeds
- Fungi
- Insects
Examples of Pesticide Use
- The fungus Alternaria solani is used to combat the aquatic weed Salvinia.
Definition of Pesticides
- A pesticide is a chemical (e.g., carbamate) or biological agent (e.g., virus, bacterium, or fungus) that:
- Deters pests
- Incapacitates pests
- Kills pests
- Otherwise discourages pests
Target Pests
- Pests include:
- Insects
- Plant pathogens
- Weeds
- Molluscs
- Birds
- Mammals
- Fish
- Nematodes (roundworms)
- Microbes
- These pests can:
- Destroy property
- Cause nuisance
- Spread disease
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Test your knowledge about pesticides and their different types, such as herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and more. Learn about their uses, impacts, and global usage statistics in this informative quiz.
