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1. An agent used to destroy pests such as weeds, insects, or diseases. See also [[General use pesticides]] and [[Restricted use pesticides]].<br>
1. An agent used to destroy [[pest]]s such as [[weeds]], insects, or [[disease]]s. See also [[General use pesticides]] and [[Restricted use pesticides]].<br>


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1. An agent used to destroy pests such as weeds, insects, or diseases. See also General use pesticides and Restricted use pesticides.


pesticide-diazinon-photo.gif

This is an example of a pesticide.

Source: http://www.dof.virginia.gov/resinfo/ri-fhmr-spring-01.shtml

pesticide%20spray.jpg

This is a person spraying a pesticide on a crop.

Source: http://www.citizenscampaign.org/newsletters/spring2005.htm