Glossary P
Deutsch: Schädling / Español: plaga / Português: praga / Français: nuisible / Italiano: parassita
Pest is a term used to describe an organism that is considered undesirable because it causes harm to agriculture, horticulture, forestry, or natural environments, or is hazardous to human health. Typically, this encompasses a wide range of animals, plants, and microorganisms.
Deutsch: Schädlingsbekämpfung / Español: Manejo de plagas / Português: Manejo de pragas / Français: Gestion des ravageurs / Italiano: Gestione dei parassiti
Pest management in the environmental context refers to the practices and methods used to control or eliminate populations of organisms considered pests, which can negatively impact agriculture, forestry, human health, and the environment. Effective pest management aims to reduce or mitigate the adverse effects of pests in a way that is sustainable, minimizes environmental impact, and conserves non-target species and overall biodiversity.
Deutsch: Pestizid / Español: Pesticida / Português: Pesticida / Français: Pesticide / Italiano: Pesticida /
A Pesticide is a general name for agricultural chemicals that include:Deutsch: Pestizide / Español: Plaguicidas / Português: Pesticidas / Français: Pesticides / Italiano: Pesticidi /
Pesticides are chemical agents used to destroy pests. Pesticides are also chemical compounds used to control insects and other organisms that may reduce agricultural productivity; most are toxic.
Deutsch: Haustier / Español: Mascota / Português: Animal de estimação / Français: Animal de compagnie / Italiano: Animale domestico
Pet refers to a domesticated animal kept for companionship or pleasure, rather than for work or food. Pets play significant roles in human lives, offering emotional support, companionship, and, in some cases, therapeutic benefits.
Deutsch: Benzin / Español: gasolina / Português: gasolina / Français: essence / Italiano: benzina
Petrol, also known as gasoline, is a transparent, petroleum-derived liquid that is primarily used as a fuel in internal combustion engines. In the environmental context, petrol is a significant concern due to its impact on air quality, human health, and its role in contributing to climate change.