Table 1.
The 10 most used pesticides among farmers in the area of investigation.
| Active ingredient | WHO classification of toxicity | Generic class | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| methamidophos | Ib | Organophosphate | Insecticide |
| sulphur | U | Fungicide/Insecticide | |
| propenofos | II | Organophosphate | Insecticide |
| dimethoate | II | Organophosphate | Insecticide |
| cypermethrin | II | Pyrethroid | Insecticide |
| methyl parathion | Ia | Organophosphate | Insecticide |
| spinosad | U | Insecticide | |
| propineb | U | Fungicide | |
| permethrin | II | Pyrethroid | Insecticide |
| carbendazim | U | Fungicide |