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| A pesticide is any substance or mixture of substances intended for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest. Pests can be insects, mice and other animals, unwanted plants (weeds), fungi, or microorganisms like bacteria and viruses. Though often misunderstood to refer only to insecticides, the term pesticide also applies to herbicides, fungicides, and various other substances used to control pests. Under United States law, a pesticide is also any substance or mixture of substances intended for use as a plant regulator, defoliant, or desiccant. |
| State environmental officials urge those who use pesticides to keep them high and dry, in case flood waters come knocking. The California Department of Pesticide Regulation warns rushing water from floods could sweep stored pesticides downstream, creating a potential hazard. Authorities suggest farmers and other pesticide users secure well-labeled chemical containers on high shelves to reduce the risk. |
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What is a Pesticide?