Definition: Insecticides
Agriculture
Insecticides, the classical "pesticides", are applied only when the pest incidence is manifest. They are only applied as protective measure against attack from soil insects when incorporated into a seed dressing. Insecticides can act via contact, inhalation or ingestion by the target pest. Monitoring environmental conditions for pest incidence is indispensable in integrated cropping systems.
Source:
Eurostat, "Pflanzenschutz in der EU - Einsatz von Pflanzenschutzmitteln in der Europäischen Union, Daten 1992-1996. Plant Protection in the EU - Consumption of plant protection products in the European Union, Data 1992-1996. Protection des cultures dans l'UE - Consommation de produits phytosanitaires dans l'Union européenne, Données 1992-1996
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