Preferred Term:
biopesticides
Definition:
Biopesticides are certain types of pesticides derived from such natural materials as animals, plants, bacteria, and certain minerals. For example, canola oil and baking soda have pesticidal applications and are considered biopesticides. Biopesticides fall into three major classes: 1. Microbial pesticides, 2. Plant-Incorporated-Protectants (PIPs) and 3. Biochemical pesticides.
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Entry Terms:
- biorational pesticides
- biological pesticides
- bio-based pesticides
- biofungicides
- biobased pesticides
- biological insecticides
- bioherbicides
- bioinsecticides
- environmentally friendly pesticides
- environmentally-friendly pesticides
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/17220
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