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What are pesticides and herbicides? Give examples.

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Pesticides: These are a mixture of two or more substances. They are used for ** pests. Pests include insects, plants pathogens, weeds, molluscs etc…., that destroys the plant crop and spread *** eg: ‐ Aldrin and Dieldrin

Herbicides: These are chemicals specially meant for *** weeds. Ex:‐Sodium chlorate (NaClO3), Sodium Arsenite (Na3 AsO3)

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