<\/a>An insecticide is a substance used to kill insects. They include ovicides and larvicides used against insect eggs and larvae, respectively. Insecticides are used in agriculture, medicine, industry and by consumers. Insecticides are claimed to be a major factor behind the increase in agricultural 20th century’s productivity.<\/p>\n

Organochlorides<\/strong> : It functions by opening sodium channels in the insect’s nerve cells. Current generation of organochlorides are Heptachlor, Endosulfan, Hexachlorobenzene<\/strong> etc.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Organophosphates and carbamates:<\/strong> Organophosphates are another large class of contact insecticides. These also target the insect’s nervous system. Organophosphates interfere with the enzymes acetylcholinesterase and other cholinesterases, disrupting nerve impulses and killing or disabling the insect. Major compositions are Dichlorvos (DDVP), Dimethoate, Carbaryl.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Pyrethroids<\/strong> : Pyrethroid pesticides mimic the insecticidal activity of the natural compound pyrethrum, which is found in pyrethrins. These compounds are nonpersistent sodium channel modulators and are less toxic than organophosphates and carbamates. Cyhalothrin, Lambda-cyhalothrin, Cypermethrin<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Neonicotinoids<\/strong>: Neonicotinoids are synthetic analogues of the natural insecticide nicotine (with much lower acute mammalian toxicity and greater field persistence). These chemicals are acetylcholine receptor agonists. They are broad-spectrum systemic insecticides, with rapid action (minutes-hours). Imidacloprid, Thiacloprid, Nithiazine<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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