CONTACT INSECTICIDES.

Experiments on the physiological action of contact insecticides.

[Toxicology of modern contact insecticides and its medicolegal significance].

Insecticides

volume is divided into two parts. Part one contains specifications for technical DDT, BHC, met oxyc or^ chlordane, dieldrin, BHC containing 90% or rnore isomer, Pyrethrem extract (cerosol grade), water dispersible powder concentrates containing DDT and BHC and emulsion concentrates containing DDT, BHC and Dieldrin, all being intended for use against vectors of diseases of man. Part two contains...

More about insecticides.

A insecticide is a chemical used to kill insects. Insect control can also include other materials such as repellents, oils, antifeedants and attractants. Ideally, an insecticide would effectively control any target insect ex­ posed to it and would be harmless to man and his domestic animals. It would also be readily available in necessary q u an t i t ie s , s tab le chem ica lly , n on inflamm...

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