2 Chemistry -- Chemistry in the Service of Mankind

Define:a. Pesticides:b. Insecticides:c. Fungicides:d. Herbicides:

Define:

a. Pesticides:

b. Insecticides:

c. Fungicides:

d. Herbicides:

a. Pesticides: The chemicals which are used to control or kill the pests are called pesticides. For example, DDT, BHC, alddrin, etc.

b. Insecticides: The chemicals which are used to kill the insects are called insecticides. Some insecticides are DDT ( Dichlorodiphenyl trichloroethane)

c. Fungicides: The chemicals which are used to control moulds & fungi are called fungicides. Some fungicides are CuSO4 solution, Aluminum phosphate (AIP).

d. Herbicides: The chemicals which are used to control weeds are called herbicides or weedicides. Some herbicides are butachlor, glyphophsate etc.

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