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Methoxychlor

11/11/2017 / By Earl Garcia

Methoxychlor — toxicity, side effects, diseases and environmental impacts

Methoxychlor is a widely used pesticide against various types of biting insects and pests such as houseflies, cockroaches, and biting flies as well as mosquito larvae and chiggers. A fact sheet published by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) notes that the highly toxic pesticide is commonly used on field crops, vegetables, fruits, and stored grains. Likewise, the compound is used […]

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