Pesticide Chemistry

Of the 3000 pesticides available only a few are mentioned here.

Name	Structure	Function	Side Effect
Aldicarb		insecticide + nematicide	high oral toxicity
Malathion		broad-spectrum	aquatic death, harmful to bees
DDT		broad spectrum	mutagenic, damage to nervous system
Methyl bromide		broad spectrum	toxic by inhalation, burns, damage to eyes, very harmful to wildlife

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More information on other pesticides and their chemistry can be found on the Pesticide Database