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Agricultural chemicals

Includes chemicals designed for agricultural use for protection of crops from fungus and insects, as well as for the growth and protection of plants.

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mechanisms of toxicity

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

The biochemical method by which a chemical reacts in a living organism.

medical waste

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

All wastes from hospitals, clinics, or other health care facilities ("Red Bag Waste") that contain or have come into contact with diseased tissues or infectious microorganisms. ...

microbial pesticides

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Microorganisms that kill or inhibit pests, including insects or other microorganisms. Sometimes microorganisms get rid of pests simply by growing larger in numbers, using up the ...

ambient

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Any unconfined portion of the atmosphere; open air; outside surrounding air.

anti-microbial pesticide

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Any chemical substance which can be used to kill microorganisms.

aquifer

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A water-bearing layer of rock (including gravel and sand) that will yield water in usable quantity to a well or spring.

arthropods

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Animals that don't have a backbone or spinal cord. Examples are insects with hard shells and spiders.