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Products whose active ingredients are made from plant parts, bacteria, or approved soaps and oils are what organic farmers and gardeners use in place of the artificial, chemical, synthetic controls of conventional production. Typically, organic farming and gardening products are made from plants. These are known as botanical pesticides. For example, pyrethrin is made from pyrethrum daisies. As another example, a spray is made from the seeds of the neem tree.
Other organic farming and gardening products may be made from bacteria. These are known as microbial pesticides. Examples are 'Bacillus thuringiensis', and 'Milky spore'.
Still other organic farming and gardening products may be made with oils. One example is the refined petroleum in horticultural oil.
Yet other organic farming and gardening products may be made with approved soap. These are known as insecticidal soaps.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 10y agoThere are various chemicals that are sprayed on non-organic crops to control insects and weeds. One of the most common is glyphosate, the active ingredient in Round-up, which is used on Round-up Ready crops.
For more information about chemicals used in agricultural control of weeds and insects, visit the Related Link.
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∙ 14y agoI'm pretty sure its fertilizer, could be wrong. if i am my mistake..
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How can Gm crops that can be sprayed with chemicals but are not harmed?
They have been genetically modified to withstand the chemicals that are being sprayed on them.
Where can I learn more about what qualifies a green tea as 'organic'?
What makes a Green Tea organic depends on whether it has been sprayed by chemicals or has not been sprayed by chemicals. Many studies suggest that un-sprayed teas are significantly healthier to those sprayed.
Why is water sprayed on furit and vegetables?
Water is sprayed on fruits and vegetables in order to wash off dust particles, excess microorganisms, and possible pesticide residues.
How can the effects of an oil spill be reduced?
chemicals can be sprayed from helicopters
Why does organic food look different?
It hasen't been sprayed with chemicals.
What does natural food contain?
Usually, natural foods are free of chemicals that some processed foods contain. Fresh fruits and vegetables are natural types of nourishment; however, they oftentimes are sprayed with dangerous insecticides prior to being delivered to markets, so wash them thoroughly before you consume them. They should be comprised of nothing more than nutrients.
Are organic foods more healthy?
yes they are more healthy because it has no chemicals sprayed on it
When a cricket player gets injured what kind of chemical is sprayed?
Sulphate and other chemicals!
What would cause home grown tomatoes to be sweet?
When you buy tomatoes from the store they are mostly sprayed with chemicals to keep bugs of them which make them a bit bitter. When you grow them yourself they usually not sprayed with chemicals so they are sweet and can also be called organic.
Where did New Settlers put their vegetables?
They put chemicals in the vegetables. Also, when they were gong to eat it, they would have washed it perfectly so the chemicals won't effect them.
What is happening when water is sprayed on vegetables?
The plant grows over time if you keep putting water on the plant.
Are there chemicals in sugar free gum?
Yes. But of course, everything contains chemicals. Fruits, vegetables, grains, are all composed of chemicals.
