Abstract:Objective: This study aimed at assessing acute toxicity of Monocalm 400SL (monocrotophos) and Profenalm 720EC (profenofos), two organophosphorous pesticides widely used in the Far North region of Cameroon, to fight against insects and mites parasitizing cotton, rice, maize, sorghum, beans and potatoes. Methodology and results: A 48 h static acute toxicity test was carried out, to determine the LC50 of commercial formulations of monocrotophos (Monocalm 400SL) and profenofos (Profenalm 720EC) on the freshwater O… Show more
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