Introductory Horticulture - Unit 19: Fungicides, Rodenticides, Molluscicides, and Nematocides

Flashcards covering key terms and definitions related to Fungicides, Rodenticides, Molluscicides, and Nematocides as presented in the lecture notes.

Fungicides

Chemicals used to control plant diseases caused by fungi.

Rodenticides

Chemicals used to control rats, mice, and other rodents.

Molluscicides

Chemicals used to control snails and slugs.

Nematocides

Chemicals used to control nematodes, small hairlike worms that feed on plant roots.

Biological controls

Alternatives to chemical treatments being developed to manage plant pests.

OSHA regulations

Guidelines that must be followed when using chemicals for pest control.

Stomach poisons

Poison that kills pests when ingested.

Contact poisons

Poisons that act when pests come into contact with them.

Protective film

A barrier created by fungicides to prevent disease entry into plants.

Systemic fungicides

Fungicides that enter the plant's sap and can provide more effective disease control.