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Which of the following is Chemical stomach poison for mosquito?

A
DDT
B
Malathion
C
Paris green
D
Pyrethrum
High-Yield Explanation
Chemical measures for mosquito control:- Stomach poison: Paris green (anti-larval measure). It is copper acetoarsenite. Sodium fluoride is also a stomach poison of mosquito Nerve / contact poison: DDT, Pyrethrum, Malathion (Anti-adult measures). Act by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase enzyme.

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