Q413
Which of the following insecticides is capable of controlling mites?
A.
Endosulfan
B.
Toxaphene
C.
Cypermethrin
AnswerD.
Monocrotophos
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Cypermethrin insecticides are capable of controlling mites.Cypermethrin (CP) is a synthetic pyrethroid used as an insecticide in large-scale commercial agricultural applications as well as in consumer products for domestic purposes.
It behaves as a fast-acting neurotoxin in insects. It is easily degraded on soil and plants but can be effective for weeks when applied to indoor inert surfaces.