What’s a “pesticide”, really?
Denham Dingle of Lindsay, Ontario asks:
Define "pesticide" please! Is it a substance to kill animal pests only or does it extend to plants - i.e. so-called "weeds"?
Good question! The definition of ‘pesticides’ includes insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, rodenticides, algaecides, and slimicides. Be aware that "Weed and Feed" products include chemical pesticides.
So yes, the definition of pesticide extends to plants - so-called ‘weeds’.
Tags: garden, gardening, pesticides, weeds