Selective Pesticide
- Pronunciation
- /SELEK-tiv PES-ti-sīd/
- Category
- Pesticide Use
- Singular
- Selective Pesticide
- Plural
- Selective Pesticides
Definition
A pesticide designed to target specific pests while minimizing harm to non-target organisms.
Etymology
From Latin 'selectus', meaning 'chosen' or 'selected'.
Example
A selective pesticide targets specific pests, minimizing harm to beneficial insects.
Related Terms
- Specificity
- Target pest
- Integrated Pest Management
Usage Notes
Selective pesticides are often preferred over broad-spectrum pesticides to reduce environmental impact and promote biodiversity.