Pesticides

Pesticides

Any chemical or substance used to kill or inhibit the growth of pests that damage or interfere with the growth of crops, shrubs, tress, timber and other vegetation useful to humans.

Industry: Agricultural chemicals

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Pesticides

algicide

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A pesticide that controls algae in swimming pools and water tanks.

aliquot

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A measured portion of a sample taken for analysis. One or more aliquots make up a sample. (See: duplicate.)

alluvial

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Relating to and/or sand deposited by flowing water.

alternate method

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Any method of sampling and analyzing for an air or water pollutant that is not a reference or equivalent method but that has been demonstrated in specific cases-to EPA's satisfaction-to produce ...

A policy that allows facilities to choose among methods for achieving emission-reduction or risk-reduction instead of command-and control regulations that specify standards and how to meet them. Use ...

alternative fuels

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Substitutes for traditional liquid, oil-derived motor vehicle fuels like gasoline and diesel. Includes mixtures of alcohol-based fuels with gasoline, methanol, ethanol, compressed natural gas, and ...

alternative remedial contract strategy contractors

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Government contractors who provide project management and technical services to support remedial response activities at National Priorities List sites.