Structural Pest Control Applicator Practice Exam

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Which of the following is NOT a type of pesticide?

Insecticide
Herbicide
Antiseptic
Miticide

The correct answer is: Antiseptic

The term "antiseptic" refers specifically to substances that inhibit the growth of microorganisms on living tissues. Antiseptics are commonly used in healthcare and personal hygiene to prevent infections. In contrast, insecticides, herbicides, and miticides are all types of pesticides, designed specifically for managing pests. Insecticides target insects, herbicides are used to kill or inhibit the growth of unwanted plants (weeds), and miticides are formulated to control mites, which are pests that can affect plants and animals. Therefore, while insecticides, herbicides, and miticides are all used for pest control, antiseptics do not fit into the pesticide category as they are focused on controlling pathogens rather than pests. This distinction makes "antiseptic" the correct answer to the question regarding which option is not a type of pesticide.