Following chemical belongs to Juvenoids group
A. Fenoxycarb
B. Pyriproxyfen
C. Both A and B
D. RH-5849
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Fenoxycarb and Pyriproxyfen chemical belongs to Juvenoids group.Fenoxycarb is non-neurotoxic and does not have the same mode of action as other carbamate insecticides. It prevents immature insects from reaching maturity by mimicking juvenile hormones.
Pyriproxyfen is a pesticide which is found to be effective against a variety of insects. It is a juvenile hormone analog and an insect growth regulator. It prevents larvae from developing into adulthood and thus rendering them unable to reproduce.
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