Question

What are pesticides and herbicides? Explain giving examples.

Answer 1

1. Fungicides - That kills fungal infections. eg. Ridomil
2. Miticides/ Acaricide - That kills mites. eg. Azadirachtin
3. Weedicides - That kills herbs. eg. Atrazin, Metribuzin
4. Insecticides - That kills insect pests.eg. Pyriproxifen
5. Bactericides - That reduces bacterial infections. eg. Formaldehyde, Streptomycin
6. Nematicides - That kills nematodes. eg. Aldicarb
7. Rodenticides - That kills rodents. eg. Difethialon
8. Virucides - That prevents viral infections. eg. T-guard