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BSL Environmental Science Glossary - Organophosphate pesticide definition


Definition: Organophosphate pesticides are a specific class of pesticides containing phosphorus that are used to target certain pests. These pesticides work by damaging the brains and nervous systems of the pests, causing paralysis or death. However, if there is excessive spraying of these pesticides, they can spread to other areas or crops, damaging the environment and harming humans in the same way.