Definition of «systemic pesticides»

"Systemic pesticides" refers to a type of pesticide that is designed to be absorbed by plants and spread throughout its system, including the leaves, stems, and even fruits or flowers. This allows the pesticide to protect the entire plant from pests, as they ingest or come in contact with the pesticide when consuming the plant's tissues.

Sentences with «systemic pesticides»

Of course, there have been very limited studies on the health consequences of systemic pesticides. (naturalhealth365.com)
Conventional food growers continue to use systemic pesticides for one reason — money. (naturalhealth365.com)
It has not even been two decades since systemic pesticides first became available, yet there are already serious consequences arising from their use. (naturalhealth365.com)
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