Question

DDT and BHC are example of __________. (insecticides/pesticides)

Answer 1

Insecticides:

• Insecticides are the chemical substances that are used to kill the insecticide which harms the crops and human beings as well.
• DDT is used to kill the mosquitoes.
• BHC is used to kill the insecticides that destroy the crops.

Pesticides:

• Pesticides are used to kill the pests which destroy the crop plants.
• For example carbamates, chlordane, etc.

Therefore, DDT and BHC are examples of insecticides.