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Most insecticides attack upon insects on their

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Digestive system
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Reproductive system
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Nervous system
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Respiratory system
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Solution

The correct option is C Nervous system
An insecticide is a substance used to kill insects. They include ovicides and larvicides used against insect eggs and larvae, respectively. Insecticides are used in agriculture, medicine, industry and by consumers. Insecticides are claimed to be a major factor behind the increase in agricultural 20th century's productivity. The mode of action describes how the pesticide kills or inactivates a pest. It provides another way of classifying insecticides. Mode of action is important in understanding whether an insecticide will be toxic to unrelated species, such as fish, birds and mammals. Most of insecticides acts upon nervous system of insects. Thus, option C is correct.

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