Practice mode Agriculture

Which group of insecticides has the lowest mammalian toxicity?

Correct answer D. Pyrethroids

Explanation

Synthetic pyrethroids are highly toxic to insects but are rapidly broken down by mammalian enzymes, so they are far safer to mammals than organophosphates or carbamates.

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