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Agriculture · Q87

Agricultural Entomology

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 87

Q87

Which of the following insecticide may be recommended for the control of termite

A.
Malathion
B.
Nimbicidine
C.
Methyl-O-Demetone
D.
Chlorpyriphos
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Chlorpyriphos insecticide may be recommended for the control of termites.
It is an organophosphate insecticide that is generally used as an Anti-Termite agent in building construction.
Chlorpyrifos 20% EC. This multitalented insecticide controls all sucking, biting, chewing and soil pests along with termites. This is used as a liquid termite repellent.