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Types of Pesticides on Food

Pesticides are used to protect food from pests, such as insects, rodents, weeds, mold, and bacteria.

Pesticides used on food include:

  • insecticides to control insects
  • rodenticides to control rodents
  • herbicides to control weeds
  • fungicides to control mold and fungus
  • antimicrobials to control bacteria