In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Classification of Organochlorine Insecticides 2. Mechanism of Toxic Action of Organochlorines 3. Absorption and Fate. Classification of Organochlorine Insecticides: The organochlorine insecticides can be divided into three groups as: (i) Dichlorophenylethanes (DDT and related compounds) (ii) Cyclodiene and related compounds (iii) Hexachlorocyclohexanes and others. Although there […]