Pesticides
Definition
Pesticides are substances used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or animals.
Analogy
Think of pesticides as a security guard for plants. Just like a security guard keeps unwanted intruders out, pesticides keep harmful insects and organisms away from the plants.
Related terms
Insecticides: Chemicals specifically used to kill or control the population of insects.
Herbicides: Substances that are designed to control or destroy plants, weeds, or grasses.
Biopesticides: A type of pesticide derived from natural materials such as animals, plants, bacteria, and certain minerals.
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