U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service  242 FW 7, Exhibit 1, Classes of Pesticides
FWM#:          272 (new)
Date:             September 30, 1996
Series:           Occupational Safety and Health
Part 242:       Industrial Hygiene
Originating Office:  Office of Safety and Health  

 
CLASSES OF PESTICIDES
 
 

CLASS                     TARGET POPULATION - EFFECT
 

1. Insecticide                                Insects

2. Herbicide                                 Weeds

3. Fungicide                                  Fungi

4. Nematocide                              Nematodes

5. Rodenticide                              Rodents and small mammals

6. Bactericide                               Bacteria

7. Acaricide                                 Spiders

8. Algicide                                   Algae

9. Miticide                                    Mites

10.. Molluscicide                          Snail, slugs, clams, etc.

11. Avicide                                   Birds

12. Slimicide                                 Slime, molds

13. Piscicide                                 Fish

14. Disinfectant                             Harmful microorganisms

15. Growth Regulator                   Stimulates/retards plant growth

16. Desiccant                                Speeds drying of plants

17. Repellant                                 Repels pests

18. Attractant                                Attracts pests

19. Chemosterilant                         Renders organisms unable to reproduce
 


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