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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Farms, Agricultural Production Systems
  2. disease and pest management
  3. pest management
  4. pesticides
  5. biopesticides
  1. Fields of Study
  2. medical sciences
  3. toxicology
  4. toxic substances
  5. pesticides
  6. biopesticides
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. medical sciences
  3. toxicology
  4. toxic substances
  5. pesticides
  6. biopesticides
  1. Fields of Study
  2. medical sciences
  3. toxicology
  4. toxic substances
  5. pesticides
  6. biopesticides
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. medical sciences
  3. toxicology
  4. toxic substances
  5. pesticides
  6. biopesticides
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. animal research
  3. toxicology
  4. toxic substances
  5. pesticides
  6. biopesticides

Preferred term

biopesticides

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information Biopesticides are certain types of pesticides derived from such natural materials as animals, plants, bacteria, and certain minerals. For example, canola oil and baking soda have pesticidal applications and are considered biopesticides. Biopesticides fall into three major classes: 1. Microbial pesticides, 2. Plant-Incorporated-Protectants (PIPs) and 3. Biochemical pesticides.

    Source: Taken in part from: US Environmental Protection Agency

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • bio-based pesticides
  • biobased pesticides
  • biofungicides
  • bioherbicides
  • bioinsecticides
  • biological insecticides
  • biological pesticides
  • biorational pesticides
  • environmentally friendly pesticides
  • environmentally-friendly pesticides

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/17220

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