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Malathion is a/an - |
A. | insecticide |
B. | fumigant |
C. | preservative |
D. | pesticide |
Answer» A. insecticide | |
Explanation: Malathion is an organophosphate (OP) insecticide that has been registered for use in the United States since 1956. It is widely used in agriculture, residential landscaping, public recreation areas, and in public health pest control programs such as mosquito eradication. It is of relatively low human toxicity. |
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