Pesticides are tools that are designed to help farmers to safely deter or manage pests – such as insects, fungi and weeds – that can threaten the health or quality of their crop. Along with other plant science innovations, pesticides help farmers grow crops more efficiently and sustain-ably than ever before.

There are three main types of agricultural pesticides:

Herbicides control weeds so that crops can flourish without unwanted plants competing for vital nutrients, space, water and sunlight.

Fungicides protect plants from disease-causing organisms that can spread quickly and destroy fields of crops.

Insecticides control insects that could damage crops by eating them or infecting them with diseases.

Pesticides are also used in urban settings to protect public green spaces from pests. You might also use pesticides in your own home whether it’s a product that keeps your backyard looking pristine, a chemical you use in your pool or a flea collar for your pet.

 The different types of chemicals used in agriculture are:

·         Herbicides (To kill weeds)

·         Insecticides: (To kill bugs)

·         Fungicides: (To get rid of disease)

·         Soil fumigants, desiccants, harvest aids, and plant growth regulators.

Natural pesticides: Pesticides are not limited to conventional