insecticides
Chemicals killing bugs
Insecticides are chemicals used to kill insects.
The term covers a broad range of substances—from household sprays targeting roaches and ants to agricultural applications protecting crops from pests.
The farmer applied insecticides to control the aphid infestation.
Insecticides vary widely in toxicity to humans and other animals, prompting ongoing debates about their environmental impact.
Artificial flower-based pesticides
- organophosphatesPhosphorus-based toxic compounds
- biopesticidesPest control from organisms
- fumigantsPest-killing vapors
- DDTBanned chlorinated insecticide
permethrin · pyrethrin · sevin · citronella
Controlling harmful organisms
- harvestGathering mature crops
- yieldProduce or relinquish
- farmingCultivating land for food
- horticultureCultivating plants systematically
orchards · vineyards · greenhouses · post-harvest · field crops · monoculture · infestation · growing season
Blood-drinking flying insects
- cockroachesHardy household insect pests
- termitesWood-eating social insects
- bedbugsBlood-feeding mattress insects
- aphidsSap-feeding garden insects
locusts · beetles · moths · flies · ants · wasps · caterpillars · weevils
Capable of causing death
- lethalCausing or capable of death
- hazardousLikely to cause injury
- carcinogenicCauses cancer
- neurotoxicDamaging to nervous system
bioaccumulation · harmful · noxious · LD50 · chronic exposure · pollinator decline · colony collapse · food chain
Federal environmental regulator
- registrationFormal recording of participation
- banned substancesMaterials forbidden by law
- restricted usePermitted under conditions
- organic certificationCredential for chemical-free agriculture
phase-out · Rachel Carson · Silent Spring · POPs · environmental policy · labeling requirements
Dispersing liquid as mist
- fumigationDisinfection via airborne chemicals
- dustingRemoving surface grime
- foggingMoisture condensing on surfaces
- dippingBrief immersion action
crop dusting · broadcast · spot treatment · baiting · misting
pyrethroids
Artificial flower-based pesticides
- organophosphatesPhosphorus-based toxic compounds
- biopesticidesPest control from organisms
- fumigantsPest-killing vapors
DDT · permethrin · pyrethrin · sevin · citronella
pest management
Controlling harmful organisms
horticulture · orchards · vineyards · greenhouses · post-harvest · field crops · monoculture · infestation · growing season
mosquitoes
Blood-drinking flying insects
- cockroachesHardy household insect pests
- termitesWood-eating social insects
- bedbugsBlood-feeding mattress insects
aphids · locusts · beetles · moths · flies · ants · wasps · caterpillars · weevils · mites
poisonous
Capable of causing death
- lethalCausing or capable of death
- hazardousLikely to cause injury
- carcinogenicCauses cancer
neurotoxic · bioaccumulation · harmful · noxious · LD50 · chronic exposure · pollinator decline · colony collapse · food chain · drift
EPA
Federal environmental regulator
- registrationFormal recording of participation
- banned substancesMaterials forbidden by law
- restricted usePermitted under conditions
organic certification · phase-out · Rachel Carson · Silent Spring · POPs · environmental policy · labeling requirements
spraying
Dispersing liquid as mist
- fumigationDisinfection via airborne chemicals
- dustingRemoving surface grime
- foggingMoisture condensing on surfaces
dipping · crop dusting · broadcast · spot treatment · baiting · misting
- agriculturefarms, crops, farm, farmers, farming
- chemicalschemicals, compounds, acids, reagents, solutions
- crop farmingharvesting, planting, tractors, fertilizing, fertilizer
- pest controlrat trap, mousetrap, exterminator, fumigator, exterminators
- Contaminantspollutants, pollutant, heavy metals, toxin, carcinogen
- farm suppliesanimal feed, fertilizer, seeds, cattle feed, farm tools
insecticidesbutterfly gardens
Enclosed spaces for winged pollinators
insecticidesnatural predators
Animals that inherently hunt others
beneficial insects · biocontrol agents · organic farming · companion planting · ladybugs
- insecticide sprayA
- insecticidal soapSoap that kills bugs