A pesticide is a chemical substance used to kill or control pests, including insects, weeds, fungi, and other harmful organisms that damage crops, plants, or structures. While effective in protecting agricultural produce, excessive or improper use of pesticides can have harmful environmental and health impacts.
They also provide support services through soil testing, soil conservation, water conservation, and seed testing/ seed certification. These bodies are also involved in plant protection and quality control of fertilisers, pesticides etc.