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.

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permit

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A legal document issued by state and/or federal authorities containing a detailed description of the proposed activity and operating procedures as well as appropriate requirements and regulations. ...

pesticide

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Substances intended to repel, kill, or control any species designated a "pest" including weeds, insects, rodents, fungi, bacteria, or other organisms. The family of pesticides includes herbicides, ...

pesticide residue

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

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

pesticide usage

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Refers to actual applications of pesticides, generally in terms of quantity applied or units treated.

pesticide user expenditures

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Dollar value of purchases by persons or businesses applying pesticides, such as farmers, commercial pesticide applicators and homeowners. Reported numbers are nominal values for the years indicated, ...

pH

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

The measure of acidity or alkalinity of a chemical solution, from 0-14. Anything neutral, for example, has a pH of 7. Acids have a pH less than 7, bases (alkaline) greater than 7.