14.15. What are pesticides and herbicides? Explain giving examples.
14.15. What are pesticides and herbicides? Explain giving examples.
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Pesticides are the chemical compounds used to control the damage caused by pests (insects, rodents etc.)
Example: Aldrin, Dieldrin, B.H.C etc.
Herbicides are the chemicals used to control weeds.
Example: Triazines, Sodium chlorate (NaClO3), sodium arsenite (Na3AsO3).
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