Pesticides and insecticides are both types of chemicals used to control or eliminate pests. However, while insecticides specifically target and kill insects, pesticides are a broader category of chemicals that can be used to control a wide range of pests, including insects, weeds, rodents, and fungi.
Insecticides are designed to specifically target and kill insects. They may be applied directly to plants, soil, or other surfaces to kill insects on contact or ingested by the insects and cause them to die. Insecticides can be either synthetic or natural, and may be classified based on their mode of action, such as contact insecticides or systemic insecticides.
Pesticides, on the other hand, are a category of chemicals that are used to control a variety of pests, including insects, weeds, fungi, and rodents. They may be used to protect crops, control disease-carrying pests, or prevent damage to structures or property. Pesticides can also be either synthetic or natural and may be applied in various forms such as sprays, baits, or fumigants.
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