Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
Figure 5.3
Recommended attire for handling dilute pesticides (EPA,
“Protective Clothing for Pesticide Users,” poster, 1993.)
III. CLASSIFICATION OF PESTICIDES
Pesticides are any substance used directly to control pest populations or to
prevent or reduce pest damage. Not all pesticides actually kill the target
organism. For example, some fungicides inhibit the growth of a fungus
