Posted on July 28, 2007 in latest news
What are Pesticides?
Pesticides are a mixture of substances that prevent, destroy, repel or mitigate any pest i.e insects, weeds, fungi, or microorganisms like bacteria and viruses.
Types of Pesticides
- Fungicides for the control of fungi and oomycetes.
- Bactericides for the control of bacteria.
- Virucides for the control of viruses.
- Herbicides for the control of weeds.
- Insecticides for the control of insects.
- Miticides for the control of mites.
- Rodenticides for the control of rodents.
- Molluscicides for the control of slugs and snails.
- Microbial pesticides for the control of microorganisms.
- Ovicides for killing the eggs of insects and mites.
Using Pesticides
- You would need to identify the pest and determine what pesticide to use.
- Once you have decided on which pesticide to use, review the contents of the pesticide and chose the one with least toxicity.
- Read the label of your pesticide bottle carefully for the information like – what problems it controls; what plants it is safe to use on; and any other pertinent information.
- Go by the instructions on the label for safety’s sake.
- Mix only enough pesticide to complete the application.
- Wear appropriate protective clothing and gloves as pesticides can be readily absorbed through skin and harm your body.
- Chose to spray your plant with pesticides at a place that is well ventilated.
- Spray the pesticide over your plant thoroughly, especially over the tops and bottoms of the leaves and young growing tips.
- Repeat the spraying process 3 times a month with a gap of 10 days to kill the insects that hatch out after earlier sprayings.
- After use, tightly seal the pesticide bottle and store in a clean, dry, dark and ventilated place.
- Make sure it is out of reach of children and animals.
- If you have finished the entire pesticide from the bottle. Dispose the bottles as directed on the label.
- Do not reuse the empty pesticide bottles.
- After the pesticide usage, wash yourself thoroughly with soap and water.
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