Any substance which, alone, in chemical combination or in formulation with one or more other substances, is an “economic poison” within the meaning of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act.
An agent that is used to kill pests.
A substance used to destroy crop pests, especially insects.
Pesticides are chemicals used to kill insects while growing food. Pesticides currently available in the U.S. are considered safe for use as long as the food is adequately washed before preparation and consumption.
A chemical agent used to kill insects or other organisms harmful to crops and other cultivated plants. Some pesticides, such as parathion and dieldrin, have caused poisoning in human beings and livestock after accidental exposure.
Any substance or mixture of substances intended for preventing or controlling any unwanted species of plants and animals. The main groups are: herbicides to control weeds; insecticides to control insects; and fungicides to control or prevent fungal disease.
Pesticides are toxic chemicals designed to eliminate pests. They come in various forms such as herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. Ingesting these chemicals, especially by children, can lead to pesticide poisoning, as seen in cases like chlorate poisoning. Agricultural workers might be poisoned by inhaling these substances or absorbing them through the skin. Indirect exposure can also happen when consuming food that retains residues from crop spraying.