Differentiate between the following.
Fertilizers and Insecticides

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Differences between Fertilizers and Insecticides:
Fertilizers
Insecticides
1. Fertilizers are the chemicals that enhance the food production by providing nutrients to the soil which help in the growth of plants and produce better yield. 1. Insecticides are the chemicals that enhance the food production by killing, harming or repelling the insects that damage the crops. This lead to better yield of crops.
2. Examples: Potassium (K) , Nitrogen (N), Phosphorous (P) fertilizers. 2. Examples: Malathion, Bordaux mixture.

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Fertilizers	Insecticides
1. Fertilizers are the chemicals that enhance the food production by providing nutrients to the soil which help in the growth of plants and produce better yield.	1. Insecticides are the chemicals that enhance the food production by killing, harming or repelling the insects that damage the crops. This lead to better yield of crops.
2. Examples: Potassium (K) , Nitrogen (N), Phosphorous (P) fertilizers.	2. Examples: Malathion, Bordaux mixture.