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In the past, arsenic compounds were commonly used as insecticides due to their effectiveness in killing pests. Additionally, compounds like DDT (dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane) were widely employed in agriculture and public health until concerns about their environmental impact and toxicity to humans and wildlife led to bans and restrictions. Other natural insecticides, such as neem oil and pyrethrin, have also been historically used.
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What is the substance in neem tree that is used as an insecticide?
The active constituent in the Neem plant is Azadirachtin. It is an anti-feedant, repellent and insecticide.
What is xanthone?
Xanthone is an aromatic ketone which is used as an insecticide.
How can the word ''insecticide'' be used in a sentence?
to get the ants away we sprayed some insecticide in the garden to kill the insects, so they wouldn't eat the vegtables
What was ddt used for before World War 2?
Insecticide
Who was the first who discovers that pandan leaves as pandan insecticide?
The person who discovered that pandan leaves can be used as insecticide is not known. Pandan has been used as insect repellant since the old times.
What parts of the dalmatian pellitory plant are used for medicinal purposes?
Flowers, used as insecticide.
What is a sample name of an insecticide?
A horticultural oil or an insecticidal soap is a sample name of an insecticide. An insecticide is used to control insect populations. The two examples given are organic controls because of their non reliance on chemicals and synthetic ingredients.
What is abamectin?
Abamectin is a widely used insecticide, used to control insects which attack fruit and vegetables.
How do you kill a cicada?
use the systemic insecticide or the common spray insecticide. but better you use the systemic insecticide.
How do you use the word insecticide in a sentence?
They sprayed the new insecticide on the crops.Some insecticide is dangerous to birds.
How effective as insecticide using makabuhay plant extract?
makabuhay is used as makalife.,
Is DDT is fertiliser?
No, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) is not a fertilizer. It is a synthetic pesticide that was widely used in the past for pest control but has since been banned in many countries due to its harmful effects on the environment and human health.
