Which of the following insecticides is capable of controlling mites?
A. Endosulfan
B. Toxaphene
C. Cypermethrin
D. Monocrotophos
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
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.
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