###Organophosphates<br>The most widely used insecticides, are much less persistant in the environment & body tissues than Chlorinated Hydrocarbons and hence, present less of a risk. They can however, be extremely toxic to mammals causing non-specific acute signs or chronic lung congestion. They may be an Occupational Hazard. | ###Organophosphates<br>The most widely used insecticides, are much less persistant in the environment & body tissues than Chlorinated Hydrocarbons and hence, present less of a risk. They can however, be extremely toxic to mammals causing non-specific acute signs or chronic lung congestion. They may be an Occupational Hazard. |