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| − | + | '''Pesticides''' are substances used to kill insects, plants and other organisms that negatively impact [[crop]] yield. They can range from hazardous, artificially-isolated chemicals, such as many organochlorides, to relatively innocuous plant-based preparations, like [[Original:Neem A Tree for Solving Global Problems 9|neem oil]]. Pesticides can have unintended consequences such as killing off beneficial, predatory insects. | |
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| + | ==See also== | ||
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| + | *[[Organic pesticides]] | ||
| + | *[[Making homemade pest control solutions]] | ||
| + | *[[Integrated Pest Management]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Agriculture]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Pest control]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:24, 26 February 2016
Pesticides are substances used to kill insects, plants and other organisms that negatively impact crop yield. They can range from hazardous, artificially-isolated chemicals, such as many organochlorides, to relatively innocuous plant-based preparations, like neem oil. Pesticides can have unintended consequences such as killing off beneficial, predatory insects.
