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2. List of insecticides - Wikipedia

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   The names on the list are the ISO common names. A complete list of pesticide common names is published by the BCPC. [1] The University of Hertfordshire maintains a database of the chemical and biological properties of these materials, [2] including their brand names and the countries and dates where and when they have been introduced. [3]

3. Insecticidal soap - Wikipedia

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   Insecticidal soap is used to control many plant insect pests. Soap has been used for more than 200 years as an insect control. [1] Because insecticidal soap works on direct contact with pests via the disruption of cell membranes when the insect is penetrated with fatty acids, the insect's cells leak their contents causing the insect to dehydrate and die. [2]

4. Pesticide - Wikipedia

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   A crop-duster spraying pesticide on a field A self-propelled crop sprayer spraying pesticide on a field Pesticides are substances that are used to control pests. They include herbicides, insecticides, nematicides, fungicides, and many others (see table). The most common of these are herbicides, which account for approximately 50% of all pesticide use globally. Most pesticides are used as plant ...

5. Pesticide formulation - Wikipedia

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   The biological activity of a pesticide, be it chemical or biological in nature, is determined by its active ingredient (AI - also called the active substance). Pesticide products very rarely consist of the pure active ingredient. The AI is usually formulated with other materials (adjuvents and co-formulants) and this is the product as sold, but ...

6. Insecticide - Wikipedia

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   Chemical control like releasing pheromones into the field to confuse the insects into not being able to find mates and reproduce. [75] Integrated Pest Management: using multiple techniques in tandem to achieve optimal results. [76] Push-pull technique: intercropping with a "push" crop that repels the pest, and planting a "pull" crop on the ...

7. Non-pesticide management - Wikipedia

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   Instead of the use of synthetic toxins, pest control is achieved by biological means. Some examples of Non-Pesticidal Management techniques include: Introduction of natural predators. Use of naturally occurring insecticides, such as Neem tree products, [1] Margosa, Tulsi / Basil Leaf, Citrus Oil, Eucalyptus Oil, Onion, Garlic spray, Essential ...