differentiate between pesticides and weedicides, please write in points, at least three points each
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THE FOLLOWING ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PESTICIDES AND WEEDICIDES:
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PESTICIDES WEEDICIDES
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1.Pesticides are used to kill 1. The poisonous chemicals
disease causing germs . which are used to kill weeds[unwanted plants]
2. It does not harm the crop 2. If sprayed too much , its poisonous to crop and also to the person who is spraying.
3. Its sprayed on Fruits and 3.The best time to spray is vegetables. before they produce flowers and seeds.
4.Examples of pesticides are 4.Examples of 2,4-D, MCPA
DDC [diethyl dithio carbonate] and Butachlor.
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