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What is an anti-microbial pesticide?

Last Updated: March 11, 2009

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An anti-microbial pesticide is a pesticide used for management of microbial pests including viruses, bacteria, algae and protozoa or for the purpose of disinfecting or sanitizing.

Anti-microbials do not include fungicides used on plants.

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