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Pesticide

"Substances intended to repel, kill, or control any species designated a ""pest"" including weeds, insects, rodents, fungi, bacteria, or other organisms. The family of pesticides includes herbicides, insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, and bactericide

Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Compliance and Assurance

   
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