Fenvalerate is an example of which class of pesticide?

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AStomach poison

BFumigant

CContact Poison

DSystemic poison

Answer:

Stomach poison: The insecticide applied on the leaves and other parts of the plant when ingested into the pest, act in the digestive system of the insect pest and bring about the death of the pest.
Eg: Malathion, parathion
Contact Poison: The pesticide or toxicant causes death of the pest species by means of contact
Eg: Fenvalerate

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