What types of pests can fungicides control?

Fungicides are specifically designed to target and control fungal diseases. This makes them highly effective for managing a wide range of fungal pathogens that can harm plants, crops, and other organisms. Understanding that fungicides work by inhibiting the growth of fungi or killing them is crucial for effective pest management.

Fungal diseases can include issues such as root rot, powdery mildew, and blight, which can severely impact plant health and yield. By using fungicides to control these pathogens, applicators can help maintain healthier plants and optimize crop production.

Other categories of pests mentioned in the choices, such as insects, weeds, rodents, nematodes, bacteria, and viruses, require different types of control methods, like insecticides, herbicides, rodenticides, nematicides, and bactericides. Therefore, recognizing the specific purpose of fungicides is essential in the broader context of integrated pest management.