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INSECTICIDA [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-10-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Crop Protection
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- contact insecticide
1, record 1, English, contact%20insecticide
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- surface insecticide 2, record 1, English, surface%20insecticide
correct
- direct contact insecticide 3, record 1, English, direct%20contact%20insecticide
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A poison that must contact the body of the insect to be controlled. 4, record 1, English, - contact%20insecticide
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
contact insecticide; surface insecticide: terms extracted from the “Glossaire de l’agriculture” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. 5, record 1, English, - contact%20insecticide
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Protection des végétaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- insecticide de contact
1, record 1, French, insecticide%20de%20contact
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- insecticide par contact 2, record 1, French, insecticide%20par%20contact
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les insecticides peuvent avoir une origine végétale ou être fabriqués par synthèse. Selon leur mode d'action, on peut les diviser en deux groupes: 1- les insecticides par contact, qui tuent l'insecte ou sa larve par un effet vésicant. A ce groupe appartiennent la nicotine, la roténone, ainsi que divers produits synthétiques (...); 2- les insecticides par ingestion, qui tuent par intoxication alimentaire. 3, record 1, French, - insecticide%20de%20contact
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Insecticides de contact : Ces produits tuent par simple contact avec les téguments de l'insecte, en pénétrant dans le corps de celui-ci et en y provoquant l'asphyxie ou la paralysie. 4, record 1, French, - insecticide%20de%20contact
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
insecticide de contact : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’agriculture» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 5, record 1, French, - insecticide%20de%20contact
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Protección de las plantas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- insecticida de contacto
1, record 1, Spanish, insecticida%20de%20contacto
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Producto que actúa por penetración o por recubrimiento de las partes externas del cuerpo de los insectos. 2, record 1, Spanish, - insecticida%20de%20contacto
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-06-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Crop Protection
- Cultural Practices (Agriculture)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- stomach poison
1, record 2, English, stomach%20poison
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- stomach insecticide 2, record 2, English, stomach%20insecticide
correct, less frequent
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An insecticide that must be ingested in order to work and does not kill insects that simply touch. 3, record 2, English, - stomach%20poison
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
insecticides are usually divided into several categories ... stomach poisons are used against insects such as caterpillars with biting mouth 4, record 2, English, - stomach%20poison
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Protection des végétaux
- Soin des cultures (Agriculture)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- insecticide d'ingestion
1, record 2, French, insecticide%20d%27ingestion
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- insecticide d'absorption 2, record 2, French, insecticide%20d%27absorption
correct, masculine noun
- insecticide à action interne 2, record 2, French, insecticide%20%C3%A0%20action%20interne
correct, masculine noun
- insecticide stomacal 2, record 2, French, insecticide%20stomacal
correct, masculine noun
- poison par ingestion 2, record 2, French, poison%20par%20ingestion
correct, masculine noun
- insecticide par ingestion 3, record 2, French, insecticide%20par%20ingestion
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Insecticides d'ingestion : Ces produits pénètrent le système digestif des insectes (brouteurs ou broyeurs uniquement) qui viennent s'alimenter sur les végétaux traités. 4, record 2, French, - insecticide%20d%27ingestion
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Protección de las plantas
- Cuidado de los cultivos (Agricultura)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- insecticida de ingestión
1, record 2, Spanish, insecticida%20de%20ingesti%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Insecticida que actúa en el interior del aparato digestivo. 1, record 2, Spanish, - insecticida%20de%20ingesti%C3%B3n
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-08-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Crop Protection
- Animal Pests (Crops)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- insecticide
1, record 3, English, insecticide
correct, see observation, generic
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A substance or mixture of substances intended to prevent, destroy, repel or mitigate any insects which may be present in any environment whatsoever. 2, record 3, English, - insecticide
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... many insecticides also kill mites ... 3, record 3, English, - insecticide
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
There appears to be a generic-specific relationship between "insecticide" in French and in English: in English, an insecticide can repel as well as destroy insects, whereas the French definition seems to be limited to killing insects. 4, record 3, English, - insecticide
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Term used at the Canadian Grain Commission. 5, record 3, English, - insecticide
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Protection des végétaux
- Animaux nuisibles aux cultures
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- insecticide
1, record 3, French, insecticide
correct, masculine noun, specific
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance ou préparation ayant la propriété de tuer les insectes. 2, record 3, French, - insecticide
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] dans la pratique, le terme d'insecticide est également utilisé pour désigner des produits de lutte contre d'autres invertébrés : acariens, myriapodes, etc.). 2, record 3, French, - insecticide
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Termes en usage à la Commission canadienne des grains. 3, record 3, French, - insecticide
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Protección de las plantas
- Animales dañinos para los cultivos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- insecticida
1, record 3, Spanish, insecticida
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Todo compuesto químico cuya acción, más o menos rápida, es causa de muerte para el insecto. 2, record 3, Spanish, - insecticida
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] unos son tóxicos por vía oral y mueren los insectos que los ingieren; [...]; en otros basta su contacto con los tegumentos para provocar, bien una parálisis de los centros nerviosos, o la asfixia por obturación de los estigmas [...]. El grupo tercero está formado por los modernos insecticidas orgánicos que actúan a la vez por ingestión y contacto y algunos también por inhalación. En el cuarto incluimos los denominados insecticidas sistémicos [...]. Se refiere el quinto a los insecticidas gaseosos. Y, por último, ha de considerarse el grupo sexto, de sustancias atrayentes o repelentes. 3, record 3, Spanish, - insecticida
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-10-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Crop Protection
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- residual insecticide
1, record 4, English, residual%20insecticide
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
DDT and similar insecticides have the useful property of a long-lasting killing effect after being sprayed on surfaces. ... These residual insecticides did not need to contact mosquitoes at the time of spraying. 2, record 4, English, - residual%20insecticide
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Protection des végétaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- insecticide à effet rémanent
1, record 4, French, insecticide%20%C3%A0%20effet%20r%C3%A9manent
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Insecticide à action par contact ou par effet volatil, dont l'efficacité se maintient longtemps après application. 2, record 4, French, - insecticide%20%C3%A0%20effet%20r%C3%A9manent
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Protección de las plantas
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- insecticida de acción residual
1, record 4, Spanish, insecticida%20de%20acci%C3%B3n%20residual
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-06-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Crop Protection
- Agricultural Chemicals
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- soil-applied insecticide
1, record 5, English, soil%2Dapplied%20insecticide
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Insecticide made primarily for soil surface rather than vegetation. 2, record 5, English, - soil%2Dapplied%20insecticide
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Protection des végétaux
- Agents chimiques (Agriculture)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- insecticide de sol
1, record 5, French, insecticide%20de%20sol
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Protección de las plantas
- Agentes químicos (Agricultura)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- insecticida de suelos
1, record 5, Spanish, insecticida%20de%20suelos
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Insecticida que se aplica al suelo para destruir insectos perjudiciales. 1, record 5, Spanish, - insecticida%20de%20suelos
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-07-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Weed Science
- Crop Protection
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- systemic insecticide
1, record 6, English, systemic%20insecticide
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- systemic 2, record 6, English, systemic
correct, noun
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Systemic insecticides. Certain insects that attack cotton, vegetables and forage crops may be controlled by chemicals absorbed by the planting time. The chemical is taken up by the plant and insects die when they attempt to feed on the leaf or stem. 3, record 6, English, - systemic%20insecticide
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Mauvaises herbes
- Protection des végétaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- insecticide systémique
1, record 6, French, insecticide%20syst%C3%A9mique
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- insecticide endothérapique 2, record 6, French, insecticide%20endoth%C3%A9rapique
correct, masculine noun
- insecticide télétoxique 3, record 6, French, insecticide%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9toxique
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les insecticides endothérapiques, encore appelés insecticides systémiques, ou télétoxiques, appartiennent surtout au groupe des composés organo-phosphorés (...). Ils se caractérisent par leurs facultés de pénétration dans la plante et de déplacement à l'intérieur de celle-ci, et par la persistance plus ou moins longue de leur forme active à l'intérieur du végétal. 3, record 6, French, - insecticide%20syst%C3%A9mique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les insecticides d'ingestion (...) sont sans action sur les insectes piqueurs ou suceurs contre lesquels on emploie des insecticides systémiques. 4, record 6, French, - insecticide%20syst%C3%A9mique
Record 6, Key term(s)
- insecticide téléotoxique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Malas hierbas
- Protección de las plantas
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- insecticida sistémico
1, record 6, Spanish, insecticida%20sist%C3%A9mico
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Fosfamidón] Plaguicida (acaricida, insecticida): Insecticida sistémico de acción fuerte por ingestión y ligera por contacto. 1, record 6, Spanish, - insecticida%20sist%C3%A9mico
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-01-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Crop Protection
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- bacterial insecticide 1, record 7, English, bacterial%20insecticide
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
- Protection des végétaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- insecticide bactérien
1, record 7, French, insecticide%20bact%C3%A9rien
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Microbiología y parasitología
- Protección de las plantas
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- insecticida bacteriano
1, record 7, Spanish, insecticida%20bacteriano
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-01-23
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Crop Protection
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- fumigant insecticide
1, record 8, English, fumigant%20insecticide
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- fumigation insecticide 2, record 8, English, fumigation%20insecticide
correct
- respiratory insecticide 2, record 8, English, respiratory%20insecticide
correct
- inhalation poison 2, record 8, English, inhalation%20poison
correct
- fumigant 3, record 8, English, fumigant
correct
- space insecticide 4, record 8, English, space%20insecticide
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Insecticide which acts through the release of vapour from a volatile substance. 5, record 8, English, - fumigant%20insecticide
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Insecticides are classified according to type of action as stomach poisons, contact poisons, residual poisons, systemic poisons, fumigants.... Fumigants are applied as gases, or in a form which will vaporize to a gas, so that they can enter the insects respiratory systems. 6, record 8, English, - fumigant%20insecticide
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Fumigants are various chemicals which are toxic to plant seeds mematodes and microorganisms when the chemicals are present in a confined space in the gaseous phase. 7, record 8, English, - fumigant%20insecticide
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Protection des végétaux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- insecticide d'inhalation
1, record 8, French, insecticide%20d%27inhalation
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- insecticide fumigant 2, record 8, French, insecticide%20fumigant
correct, masculine noun
- insecticide gazeux 3, record 8, French, insecticide%20gazeux
correct, masculine noun
- insecticide fumigène 3, record 8, French, insecticide%20fumig%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- poison d'inhalation 3, record 8, French, poison%20d%27inhalation
correct, masculine noun
- insecticide volatil 4, record 8, French, insecticide%20volatil
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Insecticide dont l'action s'exerce par production de gaz. 4, record 8, French, - insecticide%20d%27inhalation
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Produit volatil susceptible de tuer l'insecte en pénétrant par les voies respiratoires dans les trachées et les trachéoles d'où il se diffuse dans tout le corps, provoquant ainsi une intoxication plus ou moins rapide (asphyxie). 3, record 8, French, - insecticide%20d%27inhalation
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il est possible de distinguer quatre modes d'action des produits insecticides : une action de contact, une action après ingestion, une action après inhalation et une action déshydratante. [...] Les insecticides d'inhalation pénètrent à l'intérieur des insectes sous forme gazeuse, par les voies respiratoires, et agissent notamment sur le système nerveux central. Ces produits sont surtout employés pour la désinsectisation de locaux et pour la désinfection du sol. Ils sont souvent utilisés par fumigation. 5, record 8, French, - insecticide%20d%27inhalation
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Protección de las plantas
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- fumigante
1, record 8, Spanish, fumigante
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- insecticida fumigante 2, record 8, Spanish, insecticida%20fumigante
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-01-04
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Crop Protection
- Biotechnology
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- insecticide activity 1, record 9, English, insecticide%20activity
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Protection des végétaux
- Biotechnologie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- activité insecticide
1, record 9, French, activit%C3%A9%20insecticide
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Protección de las plantas
- Biotecnología
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- actividad insecticida
1, record 9, Spanish, actividad%20insecticida
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-04-27
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- topical insecticide
1, record 10, English, topical%20insecticide
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- insecticide topique 1, record 10, French, insecticide%20topique
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- insecticida tópica
1, record 10, Spanish, insecticida%20t%C3%B3pica
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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