System of tubes in plants that carry food (particularly sugars) to all parts of the plant.

Weed killer that moves into a weed and it transported to other parts of the weed usually including the roots and kills the whole weed. E.g. Weed Weapon Extra Strength.

Insecticides that move into plants (or animals) and are moved to other parts. Usually to provide protection in sap from sap sucking and chewing insects. E.g. Plant Health Insect Hit.

The period after application of a product to edible crops that the crops should not be harvested for consumption.

Animal with jointed exoskeloton (exterior skeleton). E.g. mites, insects, spiders, slaters, millipedes.

Food attractant. Some baits are lures only and contain no toxin.

Insects that are beneficial to the garden by eating pests, pollinating plants, improving soil condition, re-cycling leaf matter etc. E.g. bees that pollinate, ladybird insects that eat aphids.

Certified as an input for organics by BioGro®, New Zealand's organic certification body. Kiwicare BioGro® Certificate.

Flies whose larvae feed on deacaying meat and protein. E.g. blue bottles, green bottles.

Common term for crawling or flying insect, spider, or other arthropod found in gardens. E.g. Aphids.