Consumer pesticide demand to reach $1.7 billion in 2011

U.S. demand for home and garden pesticides is projected to increase 4.8% per year to $1.7 billion in 2011, according to market research company Freedonia Group.

Insecticides are the largest category on the market, accounting for almost 60% of overall demand in 2006. Herbicides are expected to register somewhat slower growth due to continued reliance on established products. Fungicides and other products account for a relatively small share of overall demand, but are expected to register faster than average growth due to proliferation of specialized repellents and more sophisticated products addressing lawn diseases.

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