Insecticide

Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-014487

1. Chemical for the control of insects

2. An insecticide is a pesticide compound specifically used to kill or control the growth of insects.

3. A pesticide compound specifically used to kill or prevent the growth of insects.

4. Any substance or chemical formulated to kill or control insects.

5. Pesticide product that is designed for use against insects or other arthropods, excluding any product that is:(1) For agricultural use; or(2) A restricted use pesticide.

6. A pesticide that kills insects.

Table 1. Record
Identifier	MLC-T-ENV-014487
Field	Environment
Subject	Chemicals, toxics and pesticides
References	Ag 101 Glossary of American Agriculture; Waste and Cleanup Risk Assessment Glossary; Pesticides Glossary; Terms of Environment; Drinking Water Technical & Legal Terms; 40 CFR 59.202 (CFR 2013); Pest Patrol Glossary

Record as JSON

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  "subject": "Chemicals, toxics and pesticides",
  "references": [
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    "Waste and Cleanup Risk Assessment Glossary",
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    "Drinking Water Technical & Legal Terms",
    "40 CFR 59.202 (CFR 2013)",
    "Pest Patrol Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/insecticide/"
}

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