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Two common are shared by most insecticide chemicals. They are chlorinated hydrocarbons and organophosphates. Newer chemicals include parathion and malathion.
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What are the disadvantages of using insecticides indiscriminately for a long period of time?
Insecticides can be toxic to humans. and if used around food, chemicals can enter your food which is unhealthy for the body. Insecticides can be toxic to humans. and if used around food, chemicals can enter your food which is unhealthy for the body.
Can pest control cause burning lungs?
Chemicals used in pest control such as dangerous insecticides can burn your lungs if inhaled, yes.
What are examples of insecticide?
Insecticides are chemicals to eliminate insects such as foret, malathion, BHC etc.
What is a chemical intended to kill insects or other pests?
These chemicals are called insecticides.
What pesticides are used to kill insect pests?
Pesticides are used to prevent, kill and repel pests. The pesticides used to kill insects are attractants, fumigants, insecticides, pheromones and repellents.
Is DDT in the fruit the US imports from Mexico?
No. DDT was phased out in Mexico since 2002, with other EPA-approved chemicals used both as insecticides as well as to kill Malaria-transmitting mosquitoes.
What metalloid has been used in poisons and insecticides?
As
What purposes do orthophosphoric acid and elemental phosphorus have?
applications such as leavening agents, photographic chemicals, water softeners, oil refining, beverages, insecticides, ceramics, detergents, plasticizing chemicals, and scouring powders
What lawn care supplies can get rid of bugs that eat grass?
Pesticides and insecticides can eliminate pesky insects that eat grass. There are two types of insecticides: topical and systemic. Topical insecticides are sprayed or sprinkled on the grass and kill insects on contact. Systemic insecticides are chemicals that are ingested by an insect from the roots of the plant. They only kill the insect after it has eaten it. http://www.lakejemfarms.com/blog/posts/herbicides-and-pesticides-what-to-use.html
How do yoou get rid of miggies?
Maggots can be eliminated using insecticides and other chemicals. They can also be eliminated by throwing away rotten food products.
Uses of insecticides?
Insecticides are used heavily in agriculture in order to repel insects and keep crop harvests high. However, in current years insecticides have been linked to cancer and environmental issues.
What element is used in match heads and fungicides?
sulfur is the element that is used in insecticides.
