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Bookmark or Share- The 9 Best Insecticides of 2024 - The SpruceThe Spruce / Brian Kopinski. True to their name, pests can wreak havoc on your home and potentially cause damage. Whether they’re invading your lawn, eating the plants in your garden, or making their way into your house, there are numerous insecticides available to treat infestations.
- How Insecticides Work [fact sheet] | ExtensionMany common insecticides in general use fit into the following classes: Organophosphates (OP) Chlorpyrifos and malathion are organophosphates. They interfere with the transmission of nerve impulses. Their point of action is the synapse, the tiny gap between one nerve fiber and the next.
- Insecticides | US EPAInsecticides are chemicals used to control insects by killing them or preventing them from engaging in undesirable or destructive behaviors. They are classified based on their structure and mode of action. Many insecticides act upon the insect's nervous system (e.g., cholinesterase inhibition), while others act as growth regulators or endotoxins.
- Insecticide - WikipediaInsecticides are pesticides used to kill insects. [1] . They include ovicides and larvicides used against insect eggs and larvae, respectively. Acaricides, which kill mites and ticks, are not strictly insecticides, but are usually classified together with insecticides.
- What's the Best Insecticide for Your Home? - Today's HomeownerBelow, I break down seven of the best choices for general-use insecticides to employ in your DIY pest control battle: 1. Bifen IT (Best Overall Value) Bifen IT is a great general insecticide. The active ingredient in Bifen IT is bifenthrin, one of the most effective and heavily-studied insecticides on the market.
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