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Which one of the following is a carbamate pesticide?

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Correct Answer: Option A
Aldicarb is a carbamate pesticide.
Aldicarb is a carbamate insecticide which is the active substance in the pesticide Temik. It is effective against thrips, aphids, spider mites, lygus, fleahoppers, and leafminers, but is primarily used as a nematicide.
Aldicarb is a cholinesterase inhibitor that prevents the breakdown of acetylcholine in the synapse.
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