LAQ : Mention the basic groups of pesticide chemicals with two examples for each

Question

Mention the basic groups of pesticide chemicals with two examples for each.

Answer

The basic groups of pesticide chemicals are:

1. Organochlorines – Examples include DDT, Aldrin
2. Organophosphates – Examples include Malathion, Diazinon
3. Carbamates – Examples include Carbaryl, Methomyl
4. Pyrethroids – Examples include Permethrin, Cypermethrin
5. Neonicotinoids – Examples include Imidacloprid, Clothianidin