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 [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Definition and Salient Features of Pesticides 2. Illustration of Biological Magnification 3. Effects 4. Control 5. Fate 6. Integrated Pest Management. Definition and Salient Features of Pesticides: According to the Oxford English Dictionary, a pest is described as a troublesome or destructive organism and the suffix 'cide’ implies "slaughter of". Thus a pesticide [...]
In this article we will discuss about the classification of organic pesticides. 1. Synthetic Organic Insecticides: About 75% of the animal species in the world are insects. Some are beneficial predators and pollinators but many are pests acting as competitors for food. Others are vectors of infections and parasitic diseases. Not surprisingly, man has tried always to control such pests. [...]