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Record 1 2011-11-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cultural Practices (Agriculture)
  • Crop Protection
DEF

A [substance, usually a] chemical, used to control, to repel, to attract or to kill pests, for example, insects, weeds, birds, mammals, fish, or microbes, that are considered a nuisance.

CONT

Pesticides are usually, but not always, poisons. Examples of pesticides [are] - herbicides for destruction or development prevention of weeds; - fungicides for destruction or development prevention of fungi (example, QoI); - insecticides for destruction or development prevention of insects; - Growth regulators to prevent excess growth of a plant (prevention of lodging in wheat); - molluscicides (against snails...); - acaricides or miticides against mites; - products favoring plant resistance ...

OBS

Regulations on pesticides make a distinction between those mainly used for crop protection purposes, which are generally known as phytopharmaceuticals or, more commonly, phytosanitary products (Directive 91/414/EEC), and those known as biocides (defined in particular in Directive 98/8/EEC). For example, an insecticide is a phytosanitary product when applied to a wheat crop, but is called a biocide when applied to roof timbers.

PHR

Agricultural, biological, chemical, domestic, inorganic, low-impact, minor-use, natural, organic, synthetic pesticide.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Soin des cultures (Agriculture)
  • Protection des végétaux
DEF

Substance ou produit chimique capable de contrôler, d'attirer, de repousser ou de détruire des organismes vivants (microbiens, animaux ou végétaux) considérés comme nuisibles ou de s'opposer à leur développement.

PHR

Pesticide agricole, à usage limité, biologique, chimique, inorganique, naturel, organique, organique persistant, synthétique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cuidado de los cultivos (Agricultura)
  • Protección de las plantas
DEF

Sustancia utilizada para luchar contra los seres vivos perjudiciales al hombre y a aquello que es útil para su existencia, excepto los productos farmacéuticos o veterinarios.

OBS

Substancia que sirve para matar los parásitos.

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