Organophosphate Pesticides

Structure of chlorpyrifos, an organophosphate pesticide

Structure of chlorpyrifos, an organophosphate pesticide

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Organophosphate pesticides are used in commercial agriculture to control pests on fruit and vegetable crops.  They are also used in home gardens, for flea control on pets, and in some no-pest strips.  In the past, organophosphates were widely used inside homes to control other pests like termites and ants, but these uses have been discontinued. 

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