Review on DDT and BHC—The Two New Synthetic Insecticides with Their Principles and Practices
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were responsible for the transmission of a large number of human and animal diseases. A major proportion of mortality among men and animals is definitely attributable to the attacks of these pests. Besides mortality their direct effect on human life and economy, due to decreased vigour and work is enormous. Moreover, in live animals, they directly inflict a variety of forms of physical damage; to mention a few of more
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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...
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