Question: Which one of the following is a fumigant insecticide? (RJ ARO Ento 2022)
Options:
Aldrin
Methyl bromide
Carbofuran
Phorate
✅Explanation:
Fumigant insecticides are pesticides that are delivered in a gaseous form to control pests. They penetrate enclosed spaces and are effective against a wide range of insects in various life stages.
-Methyl bromide is a classic example of a fumigant insecticide. It was widely used for soil fumigation, quarantine treatments, and stored product pest control.
Fumigant insecticides are pesticides that are delivered in a gaseous form to control pests. They penetrate enclosed spaces and are effective against a wide range of insects in various life stages.
-Methyl bromide is a classic example of a fumigant insecticide. It was widely used for soil fumigation, quarantine treatments, and stored product pest control.
📌 Other Options Explanations:
-Option A (Aldrin): Aldrin is an organochlorine insecticide that acts as a contact and stomach poison.
-Option C (Carbofuran): Carbofuran is a carbamate insecticide that acts as a systemic and contact poison.
-Option D (Phorate): Phorate is an organophosphate insecticide that acts as a systemic and contact poison.