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

insecticide

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A pesticide compound specifically used to kill or prevent the growth of insects.

Inspection and Maintenance (I/M)

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

1. Activities to ensure that vehicles' emission controls work properly. 2. Also applies to wastewater treatment plants and other anti-pollution facilities and processes.

institutional waste

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Waste generated at institutions such as schools, libraries, hospitals, prisons, etc.

instream use

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Water use taking place within a stream channel; e.g., hydro-electric power generation, navigation, water quality improvement, fish propagation, recreation.