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The names on the list are the ISO common name for the active ingredient which is formulated into the branded product sold to end-users. [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 ...
This list of pest-repelling plants includes plants used for their ability to repel insects, nematodes, and other pests.They have been used in companion planting as pest control in agricultural and garden situations, and in households.
Synthetic repellents tend to be more effective and/or longer lasting than "natural" repellents. [1] [2]For protection against ticks and mosquito bites, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends DEET, icaridin (picaridin, KBR 3023), oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE), para-menthane-diol (PMD), IR3535 and 2-undecanone with the caveat that higher percentages of the active ingredient ...
Avocado's are No. 1 of the Evironmental Working Groups list of the fruits and vegetables with the least amount of pesticides. Avocados, sweet corn, and pineapple top the EWG’s Clean Fifteen list.
Most human hazard, precautionary statements, and human personal protective equipment statements are based upon the Toxicity Category of the pesticide product as sold or distributed. In addition, toxicity categories may be used for regulatory purposes other than labeling , such as classification for restricted use and requirements for child ...
This is a list of companion plants, traditionally planted together. Many more are in the list of beneficial weeds . Companion planting is thought by its practitioners to assist in the growth of one or both plants involved in the association.
Toxicity class refers to a classification system for pesticides that has been created by a national or international government-related or -sponsored organization. It addresses the acute toxicity of agents such as soil fumigants , fungicides , herbicides , insecticides , miticides , molluscicides , nematicides , or rodenticides .
New tests done by the Environmental Working Group have found 21 oat-based cereals and snack bars popular amongst children to have "troubling levels of glyphosate." The chemical, which is the ...