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Oct 27, 2013 · This presentation discusses pesticides and their classification, working mechanisms, benefits, hazards and alternatives. It defines pesticides as substances used to control pests that compete with humans for food and spread disease.
Apr 24, 2015 · Pesticides are chemicals designed to kill pests like weeds, insects, and fungi. They can cause acute poisoning, delayed illnesses, and allergic reactions in humans exposed through various means like ingestion, inhalation, eye or skin contact.
Jun 27, 2021 · Pesticides – types and categories. Pesticides can be classified in several ways: - By target pest (herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, etc.) - By source (natural vs. synthetic; botanical, microbial, etc.)
List the advantages and disadvantages of pesticides. Describe the effects of pesticides on human health. Determine routes of food contamination. Identify the agencies responsible for regulating pesticide use. Explain the need for pesticide use and alternatives.
What is a Pesticide? Historical definition: “all inclusive word meaning killer of pests.” - The ending “cide” comes from the latin “cida” meaning killer. Modern legal definition: “any substance used for controlling, preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest.” Pest Management. To the degree that pest population management.
Microsoft PowerPoint - 13 Human Health and Pesticides. In this presentation, we will discuss several pesticide and human health related topics. First, we will learn how pesticides are important in modern agriculture and how there are health benefits associated with pesticide use.
Synthetic Pesticides: SLAM is a low-insecticide bait made from powdered wild buffalo gourd root and carbaryl insecticide (one ounce per acre); these chemicals are like candy to the rootworm beetle and they eat so much of it that it takes little insecticide to kill them – farmers only spray when needed Biological controls have significantly ...
Pesticides can be classified on the basis of their chemical nature. They can be grouped as Organochlorine Pesticides, Organophosphate Pesticides, Carbamates, Synthetic-pyrethroid, Microbial Insecticides and Insect Growth Regulators. Organochlorine Pesticides: They are the synthetic organic pesticides that are earliest
A pesticide is any substance or mixture of substances used to alter the life cycle of any pest. Pesticides can be a naturally derived or synthetically produced substance. They can also be an organism, for example, the bacteria, Bt, which is used to control a number of insect pests.
Download ppt "CHM 320 – PESTICIDE CHEMISTRY" Similar presentations LT 7C: Identify and describe major pesticides, classify them as either narrow or broad spectrum and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each.
