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By definition of pesticide we mean those substances that are used to prevent and destroy pests. Commonly we speak of pesticides in reference to insecticides, but broadly speaking pesticide consists of herbicides, fungicides and other things that help in destroying pests.
There are many small animals that are harmful or unwanted to human and others. They damage crops and other essential things. Speaking of pests, we generally mean about insects, mice, weeds, fungi, bacteria, viruses, prions and more.
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Some of the common pesticides that we use in our daily life are as follows:
| Pesticide Type | Pest Controlled |
| Insecticides | Insects |
| Miticides | Mites |
| Nematicides | Nematodes |
| Fungicides | Fungi |
| Bactericides | Bacteria |
| Herbicides | Weeds and other plants |
| Rodenticides | Rodents |
There are various types of pesticides that can be broadly divided into the following divisions:
Chemical Pesticides:
Organophosphate Pesticides
Carbamate Pesticides
Organochlorine Insecticides
Pyrethroid Pesticides
Biopesticides:
Microbial pesticides
Plant-Incorporated-Protectants (PIPs)
Biochemical pesticides
Scroll down to get an overview of the health impact of using pesticides:
1.Aldrin
2.Benzene Hexachloride
3.Calcium Cyanide
4.Chlordane
5.Copper Acetoarsenite
6.CIbromochloropropane
7.Endrin
8.Ethyl Mercury Chloride
9.Ethyl Parathion
10.Heptachlor
11.Menazone
12.Nitrofen
13.Paraquat Dimethyl Sulphate
14.Pentachloro Nitrobenzene
15.Pentachlorophenol
16.Phenyl Mercury Acetate
17.Sodium Methane Arsonate
18.Tetradifon
19.Toxafen
20.Aldicarb
21.Chlorobenzilate
22.Dieldrine
23.Maleic Hydrazide
24.Ethylene Dibromide
25.TCA (Trichloro acetic acid)
26.Nicotin Sulfate
27.Captafol 80% Powder
28.Methomyl 24% L
29.Methomyl 12.5% L
30.Phosphamidon 85% SL
31.Carbofuron 50% SP
32.Dalapon
33.Ferbam
34.Formothion
35.Nickel Chloride
36.Paradichlorobenzene (PDCB)
37.Simazine
38.Warfarin
39.Calcium Arsonate
40.EPM
41.Azinphos Methyl
42.Lead Arsonate
43.Mevinphos (Phosdrin)
44.2,4, 5-T
45.Carbophenothion
46.Vamidothion
47.Mephosfolan
48.Azinphos Ethyl
49.Binapacryl
50.Dicrotophos
51.Thiodemeton / Disulfoton
52.Fentin Acetate
53.Fentin Hydroxide
54.Chinomethionate (Morestan)
55.Ammonium Sulphamate
56.Leptophos (Phosvel)
57.Aluminium Phosphide
58.DDT
59.Lindane
60.Methyl Bromide
61.Methyl Parathion
62.Sodium Cyanide
63.Methoxy Ethyl Merciru Chloride (MEMC)
64.Monocrotophos(ban for use on vegetables)
The advantages and disadvantages of usage of pesticides:
Advantages of using pesticides:
It helps to keep the crop from damage done by various pests. This in turn helps in supply and harvest of crops in the world.
The pesticides react fast and help to control damage
Easy to obtain
Not very expensive
Disadvantages of use of pesticides:
Pesticides are poisons that can have reaction on human body.
Exposure to pesticides leads to cancer in humans.
Damage to environment
There are some methods of using pesticides. As pesticides are harmful, it is advised not to have skin contact with the poisonous pesticides. To apply pesticides, you can opt for various applications such as
Hand-powered pressurized applicators
Hose-end sprayers.
Bait traps.
Dusters and foggers.
Rotary and drop spreaders.
Hand distribution (this is advised to avoid).
To know more about the various pesticides and its effects, stay connected to neuropathyhub.com
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