Definition of Pest

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Pest

The term 'Pest ' as it applies to the area of agriculture can be defined as ' An animal or plant that is directly or indirectly detrimental to human interests, causing harm or reducing the quality and value of a harvestable crop or other resource. Weeds, termites, rats, and mildew are examples of pests'.

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