plant protection product
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plant protection product
A chemical or biological substance used in agriculture and horticulture to protect crops from pests, plant diseases, or unwanted competing plants (weeds).
Der Bauer spritzt ein Pflanzenschutzmittel auf sein Feld, um die Ernte vor Insekten zu bewahren.
The farmer sprays a plant protection product on his field to protect the harvest from insects.
The word is made up of three parts: 'Pflanze' (plant) + 'Schutz' (protection) + 'Mittel' (agent/product). So it is literally a product for protecting plants.
Dieses Pflanzenschutzmittel wirkt gezielt gegen Pilzbefall.
This plant protection product works specifically against fungal infestation.
In connection with plant protection products, the verbs 'einsetzen' (to use/apply), 'verwenden' (to use), 'ausbringen' (to apply/spread), or 'sprühen' (to spray) are often used.
Landwirte dürfen nur zugelassene Pflanzenschutzmittel einsetzen.
Farmers may only use approved plant protection products.
'Pflanzenschutzmittel' (plant protection product) is an official and rather technical term. It is used mainly in agriculture, in laws, and in scientific texts.
Die EU hat neue Regeln für den Einsatz von Pflanzenschutzmitteln erlassen.
The EU has issued new rules for the use of plant protection products.
pesticide
'das Pestizid' and 'das Pflanzenschutzmittel' both refer to products used in agriculture or gardening. 'Pestizid' puts more emphasis on fighting something harmful, for example insects, fungi, or weeds. 'Pflanzenschutzmittel' sounds a little more neutral and focuses on protecting crops. In addition, a 'Pflanzenschutzmittel' can be chemical or biological. Learners may confuse the words because they often refer to similar products. In official or factual texts, 'Pflanzenschutzmittel' often sounds more natural.
Das Pflanzenschutzmittel schützt die Tomaten vor Pilzkrankheiten.
The plant protection product protects the tomatoes from fungal diseases.
Nach dem Gespräch war klar, dass das Pestizid nur bei starkem Befall benutzt werden soll.
After the discussion, it was clear that the pesticide should only be used in cases of severe infestation.