WHAT ARE ANTIMICROBIAL PESTICIDES

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What Are Antimicrobial Pesticides?

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Antimicrobial pesticides, such as disinfectants & sanitizers, are pesticides

that are intended to " (i) disinfect, sanitize, reduce, or mitigate growth or

development of microbiological organisms; or (ii) protect inanimate objects

(for example floors and walls), industrial processes or systems, surfaces,

water, or other chemical substances from contamination, fouling, or

deterioration caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, algae, or slime. "

This category does not include certain pesticides intended for food use; but

does encompass pesticides with a wide array of other uses. For example,

antimicrobial pesticides act as preserving agents in paints, metalworking

fluids, wood supports, and many other products to prevent their deterioration.

Antimicrobials are especially important because many are public health

pesticides. They help to control microorganisms (viruses, bacteria, and other

microorganisms) that can cause human disease. Antimicrobial public health

pesticides are used as disinfectants in medical settings, where they are

present in products used in cleaning cabinets, floors, walls, toilets, and

other surfaces. Proper use of these disinfectants is an important part of

infection control activities employed by hospitals and other medical

establishments.

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