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The insecticides with least mammalian toxicity are____________________?

Correct answer: C. Pyrethroids

  • A. Organo-phosphate
  • B. Organo-chlorine
  • C. Pyrethroids
  • D. Carbamates

Explanation

Pyrethroids generally have very low mammalian toxicity when compared with organophosphates, carbamates and many organochlorines, although they are highly toxic to aquatic organisms. Their low mammalian toxicity makes them common household and agricultural insecticides.

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