Glossary If Terms Flashcards
Anticoagulant
A chemical that prevents normal blood clogging
Active ingredient
The chemical in a pesticide responsible for killing, poisoning, or repelling the pest.
Antidote
A treatment to counteract the effects of poisoning.
Application
The process of spreading something on or over the surface of objects or materials
Attractant
A substance or device that will lure pests to a trap or poison bait.
Bacteria
Microscopic organisms, some of which are capable of producing diseases in plants and animals.
Bait
A food or other substance used to attract a pest to a pesticide or a trap
Biological control
Control of pests by means of predators, parasites, disease-producing organisms or competitive microorganisms.
Concentration
The amount of active material in a given volume of diligent
Contact repellant
A compound that the pest must make with for the substance to repel pest.
Cultural control
A pest control method that includes changing sanitation and/or work practices.
Dermal toxicity
Injury when absorbed through the skin
Ectoparasite
A parasite that lives on the outside of its host.
Endoparasite
A parasite that lives inside its host
Eradication
Pest management strategy that attempts to eliminate all members of a pest species.
