what do pesticides do?
attracting, seducing, and then destroying any pest
is using them unusual?
no
is it the same as plant protection?
yes
how many types are there?
18
any negative effects?
yes
what?
potential toxicity to humans and other species.
what are the most dangerous kinds?
organochlorine pesticides.
what do they protect plants from?
pests.
what are 2 targets?
insects and plant pathogens
what problems do microbes cause?
destroy property
what class are pesticides?
biocide
what are some things that hurt plants?
weeds, fungi, or insects
does pesticide always kill?
no
what else does it do?
deters, incapacitates, kills, or otherwise discourages pests
what is another use for pesticide?
non-agricultural purposes