Insecticide toxicity

Pronunciation
/in-sek-ti-side tok-si-si-tee/
Category
Toxicity

Definition

The inherent capacity of an insecticide to be poisonous to living organisms.

Etymology

From the Latin words 'insectum' meaning 'insect' and 'toxicus' meaning 'poisonous'.

Example

The toxicity of insecticides varies greatly depending on the chemical composition, formulation, mode of action, and target organism.

Related Terms

  • Dose-response relationship
  • Bioassay
  • LD50
  • LC50

Usage Notes

Insecticide toxicity is a complex topic with many factors influencing its expression. It can be measured in various ways, including lethal dose (LD50) and concentration (LC50) studies.