Pest control

Pest control

The business of providing a service or products in order to eradicate and/or prevent pests.

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biological pesticide

Business services; Pest control

A chemical derived from plants, fungi, bacteria, or other non-man-made synthesis and used for pest control.

monitoring

Business services; Pest control

One of several steps in an effective IPM plan, monitoring involves regular, ongoing site inspections and trapping to determine types and infestation levels of pests at each site.

pesticide residue

Business services; Pest control

A film of pesticide left on the plant, soil, container, equipment, handler, etc., after application of the pesticide.

A mineral product from fossilized shells used as a mechanical control for some pests. In some insects the coarse texture abrades the outer waxy coating that keeps water inside and allows the insects ...

pesticide

Business services; Pest control

A chemical substance used to control and/or kill pests. For specific pesticides, use the search tool for associated links.

material safety data sheets (MSDS)

Business services; Pest control

These contain details of the hazards associated with chemicals, and give information on their safe uses. These are available for all certified pesticides.

fifra - the federal insecticide, fungicide, and ro

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FIFRA was enacted in June 25, 1947. The act instructs the EPA to regulate 1) the registration of all pesticides used in the United States; 2) the licensing of pesticide applicators; 3) ...