Question

Which type of pesticide acts within the digestive system of an insect after being ingested?

• A. Contact Poison
• B. Stomach poison
• C. Fumigant
• D. Systemic poison

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Stomach poison

• 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