| Term | Definition |
|---|
| general use pesticides | pesticides that can be used by anyone |
| restricted use pesticides | pesticides that can only be used by a licensed applicator |
| restricted entry interval (REI) | the time after application you must wait before others can enter |
| preharvest interval | the time after application you must wait before harvesting the crop |
| acute toxicity | dangerous after a single dose |
| chronic toxicity | dangerous after small repeated doses over time |
| LD-50 | the lethal dose that killed fifty percent of the lab animals |
| LC-50 | the lethal concentration that killed fifty percent of the lab animals |
| target | the pest you are trying to control |
| formulation | the form the pesticide is bought in |
| concentration | the amount of active ingredient in a mixture |
| ppm | parts per million; a measure of concentration |
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