natural pesticide
Bug killer, plant-derived
A natural pesticide is a substance derived from plants, minerals, bacteria, or other organisms that controls or kills pests without synthetic chemicals.
Examples include neem oil, pyrethrin from chrysanthemums, and diatomaceous earth.
The term implies environmental friendliness, though natural pesticides can still be toxic to beneficial insects or harmful in high concentrations.
- pyrethrinPlant-based insect toxin
- neem oilPlant-based pesticide extract
- organic gardeningFarming without artificial additives
- copper sulfateBlue crystalline metallic salt
- insecticideToxic agent targeting pests
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