Pesticides

Pesticides

Any chemical or substance used to kill or inhibit the growth of pests that damage or interfere with the growth of crops, shrubs, tress, timber and other vegetation useful to humans.

Industry: Agricultural chemicals

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Aldicarb

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

An insecticide sold under the trade name Temik. It is made from ethyl isocyanate.

Algal blooms

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Sudden spurts of algal growth, which can affect water quality adversely and indicate potentially hazardous changes in local water chemistry.

Algicide

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Substance or chemical used specifically to kill or control algae.

Aliquot

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A measured portion of a sample taken for analysis. One or more aliquots make up a sample. (See: duplicate.)

Alluvial

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Relating to and/or sand deposited by flowing water.

Alternate method

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Any method of sampling and analysing for an air or water pollutant that is not a reference or equivalent method but that has been demonstrated in specific cases-to EPA's satisfaction-to produce ...

A policy that allows facilities to choose among methods for achieving emission-reduction or risk-reduction instead of command-and control regulations that specify standards and how to meet them. Use ...