1. PESTICIDES
A pesticide is any substance used
to kill, repel, or control certain
forms of plant or animal life that
are considered to be pests
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INSECTICIDES
Any material, chemical or
organic used to kill
insects.
HERBICIDES
Chemical used to control
weeds. It is a substance
that control unwanted
plants.
MOLLUSICIDE
Any material, chemical or
organic used to control
mollusks or golden snails.
NEMATODES
Chemicals used to control
nematodes.
FUNGICIDE
Chemical used to control
fungus, Fungicides used to
prevent the growth of molds
and mildew, disinfectants for
preventing the spread of
bacteria, Powder and Liquid
RODENTICIDE
Chemical used to kill
rodents.
BENEFITS OF PESTICIDES
❑ Pesticides help farmers to
produce more with less
land.
❑ Pesticides ensure
bountiful harvests.
❑ Pesticides help keep food
affordable.
❑ Pesticides help reduce
waterborne and insect
transmitted diseases.
Pesticide application refers
to the practical way in
which pesticides (including
herbicides, fungicides,
insecticides, or nematode
control agents) are
delivered to their biological
targets (e.g. pest organism,
crop or other plant).
