Question

Define the following terms:
a) Malathion
b) Simazine
c) Disulfoton

Answer 1

a) Malathion is an insecticide. It belongs to the family organophosphates. It is used for mosquito control and fruit fly eradication.

b) Simazine is an herbicide. It belongs to class triazine. It is used for weed control and control of annual grasses.

c) Disulfoton is an insecticide. It also belongs to family organophosphate. It is used as pesticide to control harmful pests that attack field and vegetable crops.