Toxicology of Various Insecticides | Pharmacology
After reading this article you will learn about the toxicology of various insecticides. Insecticides: Based upon the chemical nature, insecticides may be categorized into four major groups: 1. Organochlorine insecticides (chlorinated hydro carbons) 2. Organophosphate insecticides 3. Carbamate insecticides 4. Synthetic pyrethroid insecticides Organochlorine Insecticides: The organochlorines are the first generation insecticides. They are also known as chlorinated hydrocarbons. These [...]