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Organochlorine Insecticides: Classification and Toxic Action | Agriculture

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Classification of Organochlorine Insecticides 2. Mechanism of Toxic Action of Organochlorines 3. Absorption and Fate. Classification of Organochlorine Insecticides: The organochlorine insecticides can be divided into three groups as: (i) Dichlorophenylethanes (DDT and related compounds) (ii) Cyclodiene and related compounds (iii) Hexachlorocyclohexanes and others.   Although there is no structure common to [...]

By |2018-03-07T11:26:19+05:30March 7, 2018|Organochlorine Insecticides|Comments Off on Organochlorine Insecticides: Classification and Toxic Action | Agriculture
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Organophosphate Insecticides: Classification and Toxic Action | Pesticides

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Classification of Organophosphate Insecticides 2. Mechanism of Toxic Action of OPIs 3. Absorption and Excretion 4. Metabolism 5. Reactions of Different Enzymes. Classification of Organophosphate Insecticides: OPIs are classified into two broad groups on the following basis: 1. On the basis of their activity 2. According to the manner in which OPIs [...]

By |2018-03-07T11:26:19+05:30March 7, 2018|Organophosphate Insecticides|Comments Off on Organophosphate Insecticides: Classification and Toxic Action | Pesticides
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Effectiveness of Insecticides: 7 Factors | Pest Control | Agriculture

Insecticides are applied in various forms, depending upon the type of pest, the situation under which they are to be applied and the hazards involved. Apart from the physical properties of these formulations, a number of factors, both inherent in the pest and those of the environment, also influence the effectiveness of chemicals. Factor # 1. Physical Properties of Formulations: [...]

By |2018-02-20T17:55:10+05:30February 20, 2018|Insecticides|Comments Off on Effectiveness of Insecticides: 7 Factors | Pest Control | Agriculture
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