This is an extensive table of pesticides that are registered in South Africa, their chemical classification, application use, and relevant crops as indicated by South African Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs).
159 different Pesticides, Chemical Class, Application and Crops
| Number | Names of Pesticides and Chemicals | Used for | Fruits, Vegetables, Pulses, Grains etc. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acephate – Organophosphate insecticide | Controls insects | Apples, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, grapes, peaches, pears, plums, potatoes, and tomatoes |
| 2 | Acetamiprid – Neonicotinoid insecticide | Controls insects | Barley, canola, citrus, oats, cottonseed, tomatoes, and wheat |
| 3 | Acetochlor – Chloroacetanilide herbicide | Controls weeds | Cottonseed, groundnuts, maize, sorghum, and sugarcane |
| 4 | Acibenzolar-S-methyl – Benzothiadiazole plant activator | Activates plant defenses and controls fungi | Tomatoes and mangoes |
| 5 | Acrinathrin – Pyrethroid insecticide and acaricide | Controls insects and mites | Apples, pears, tomatoes, and hops |
| 6 | Aldicarb – Carbamate pesticide | Controls insects and nematodes | Cottonseed, nuts, maize, and pineapples; bananas, citrus, coffee, grapes, groundnuts, sweet potatoes, and tomatoes; fodder (hay), potatoes, and hops (dry) |
| 7 | Aluminum phosphide – Inorganic phosphide fumigant | Controls insects and rodents | All foodstuffs except cereal grains and grapes; cereal grains; grapes |
| 8 | Ametryne – Methylthiotriazine herbicide | Controls weeds | Bananas, maize, pineapples, and sugarcane |
| 9 | Amitraz – Triazapentadien insecticide | Controls insects and mites | Apples, citrus, cottonseed, and tomatoes |
| 10 | Atrazine – Triazine herbicide | Controls weeds | Maize, sorghum, and sugarcane |
| 11 | Azinphos-methyl – Organophosphate insecticide | Controls insects | Cottonseed, olives, and potatoes; apples and pears; apricots, citrus, peaches, and plums |
| 12 | Azoxystrobin – Strobin fungicide | Controls fungi | Brussels sprouts, cabbage, maize, and potatoes; broccoli, cauliflower, citrus, grapes, mangoes, and tomatoes |
| 13 | Benalaxyl – Xylylalanine fungicide | Controls fungi | Potatoes and tomatoes; grapes |
| 14 | Bendiocarb – Carbamate pesticide | Controls insects | Maize and sorghum |
| 15 | Benomyl – Benzimidazole fungicide | Controls fungi | Maize, groundnuts, pears, sugarcane, and wheat; apples, apricots, avocados, bananas, grapes, peaches, pears, peppers, plums, and tomatoes; citrus and mangoes |
| 16 | Bifenthrin – Pyrethroid insecticide | Controls insects | Apples, cottonseed, maize, pears, potatoes, and tomatoes |
| 17 | Bioresmethrin – Pyrethroid insecticide | Controls insects | Groundnuts; apples, apricots, beans, peaches, pears, and plums |
| 18 | Boscalid – Anilide fungicide | Controls fungi | Grapes |
| 19 | Bromopropylate – Insecticide | Controls insects | Bananas, citrus, cottonseed, and grapes |
| 20 | Bromoxynil phenol – Hydroxybenzonitrile insecticide | Controls insects | Barley, maize, oats, sorghum, sugarcane, and wheat |
| 21 | Bromuconazole – Azole fungicide | Controls fungi | Apples, barley, and wheat |
| 22 | Buprofezin – Insect growth regulator | Regulates insect growth | Avocados and peaches |
| 23 | Bupirimate – Pyrimidine fungicide | Controls fungi | Apples, cucurbits, mangoes, and peaches |
| 24 | Cadusafos – Organophosphate insecticide | Controls insects | Bananas, citrus, and potatoes |
| 25 | Calcium arsenate – Inorganic heavy metal insecticide | Controls insects, weeds, and rodents | Citrus |
| 26 | Captan – Thiophtalimide fungicide | Controls fungi | Apples, apricots, boysenberries, celery, grapes, guavas, olives, peaches, pears, plums, quinces, spinach, strawberries, tomatoes, and youngberries |
| 27 | Carbaryl – Carbamate insecticide | Controls insects and nematodes | Cactus pears, castor oil seed, cottonseed, maize, meat, eggs, milk, and poultry; apples, apricots, beans, grapes, pears, sorghum, and wheat |
| 28 | Carbendazim – Benzimidazole fungicide | Controls fungi | Avocados, chicory, dry beans, groundnuts, mangoes, maize, oats, and potatoes; grapes, peas, and tomatoes; apples, citrus, and pears |
| 29 | Carbofuran – Carbamate insecticide | Controls insects and nematodes | Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, cottonseed, maize, potatoes, sorghum, sugarcane, sunflower seed, and wheat |
| 30 | Carbosulfan – Carbamate insecticide | Controls insects | Grapes and maize |
| 31 | Cartap monohydrochloride – Nereistoxin insecticide | Controls insects | Onions; tomatoes; cabbage |
| 32 | Chlorfenapyr – Pyrazole insecticide | Controls insects | Apples, citrus, grapes, nectarines, pears, plums, potatoes, and tomatoes |
| 33 | Chlorpyrifos – Organophosphate insecticide | Controls insects and nematodes | Apples, apricots, bananas, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, citrus, grapes, lettuce, mangoes, maize, wheat, peaches, pears, plums, potatoes, and tomatoes |
| 34 | Chlorpyrifos-methyl – Organophosphate insecticide | Controls insects | Cereal grains |
| 35 | Chlorsulfuron – Sulfonylurea herbicide | Controls weeds | Oats and wheat |
| 36 | Clodinafop-propargyl – Aryloxyphenoxy propionic acid | Controls weeds | Wheat |
| 37 | Clofentezine – Terazine insecticide | Controls insects | Apples, pears, and tomatoes |
| 38 | Copper and its salts – Multiple forms and uses | Controls fungi | Potatoes and nuts; apples, apricots, avocados, beans, boysenberries, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, cherries, citrus, coffee, cucurbits, granadillas, grapes, guavas, lettuce, mangoes, olives, peaches, pears, peppers, plums, strawberries, tomatoes, and youngberries |
| 39 | Cyanazine – Triazine herbicide | Controls weeds | Cottonseed, maize, sugarcane, and sweet corn; peas and rooibos |
| 40 | Cyfluthrin = Pyrethroid insecticide | Controls insects | Cottonseed; apples, beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, grapes, maize, pears, peas, sorghum, and tomatoes; wheat |
| 41 | Cyfluthrin, beta – Pyrethroid insecticide | Controls insects | Apples, beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, canola, cauliflower, cottonseed, grapes, nuts, maize, peaches, pears, peas, potatoes, sorghum, tomatoes, and wheat |
| 42 | Cyhalothrin, gamma – Pyrethroid insecticide | Controls insects | Apples, apricots, grapes, beans, cottonseed, cruciferae, groundnuts, nuts, maize, onions, peaches, pears, peas, plums, potatoes, sorghum, tomatoes, and wheat |
| 43 | Cyhalothrin, lamba – Pyrethroid insecticide | Controls insects | Apples, apricots, beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, grapes, groundnuts, maize, onions, peaches, pears, peas, plums, potatoes, sorghum, tomatoes, wheat, and nuts |
| 44 | Cyhexatin – Heavy metal, organotin insecticide | Controls insects | Apples, citrus, peaches, pears, plums, and tomatoes; hops (dry) |
| 45 | Cycloxydim – Cyclohexenone derivative herbicide | Controls weeds | Beans, cottonseed, cucurbits, dry beans, grapes, groundnuts, onions, soya beans, and tomatoes |
| 46 | Cypermethrin – Pyrethroid insecticide | Controls insects | Beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, cottonseed, grapes, groundnuts, nuts, peas, and plums; apples, citrus, maize, peaches, pears, green rooibos tea, tomatoes, and wheat; dried rooibos tea |
| 47 | Cypermethrin, alpha – Pyrethroid insecticide | Controls insects | Groundnuts, cottonseed, grapes, nuts, potatoes, sugarcane, and wheat; beans, broccoli, Brussels sprout, cabbage, cauliflower, maize, peaches, pears, peas, and tomatoes |
| 48 | Cypermethrin, beta – Pyrethroid insecticide | Controls insects | Apples, beans, citrus, cruciferae, grapes, groundnuts, nuts, maize, peaches, pears, peas, plums, sorghum, tomatoes, and wheat |
| 49 | Cypermethrin, zeta – Pyrethroid insecticide | Controls insects | Apples, beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, cottonseed, grapes, nuts, maize, peaches, pears, peas, sorghum, tomatoes, and wheat |
| 50 | Cyprodinil – Pyrimidine fungicide | Controls fungi | Apples, barley, and grapes |
| 51 | Cyromazine – Triazine insecticide | Controls insects | Potatoes; tomatoes; mushrooms; green beans |
| 52 | Demeton-S-methyl – Organophosphate insecticide | Controls insects | Apples, apricots, barley, beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, citrus, cottonseed, eggplant, groundnuts, maize, olives, onions, peaches, pears, peas, peppers, plums, potatoes, rooibos, sorghum, tomatoes, and wheat |
| 43 | Deltamethrin – Pyrethroid insecticide | Controls insects | Cactus pears, groundnuts, mangoes, onions, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and tomatoes; apples, beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, cottonseed, grapes, lettuce, maize, paprika, peaches, pears, and plums; hops (dry), oats, rye, stored grain, and wheat |
| 44 | Diazinon – Pyrethroid insecticide – Organophosphate insecticide | Controls insects | Milk; apples, apricots, beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, meat, cauliflower, mushrooms, peaches, pears, pineapples, plums, and tomatoes |
| 45 | Dicamba – Benzoic acid herbicide | Controls weeds | Maize, sorghum, sugarcane, and wheat |
| 46 | Dichlorophene – Chlorinated phenol fungicide | Controls fungi, weeds, and microbes | Pineapples, potatoes, and tomatoes |
| 47 | Diclofop-methyl – Chlorophenoxy acid or ester | Controls weeds | Wheat |
| 48 | Dicofol – Organochlorine insecticide | Controls insects | Apples, apricots, bananas, beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, cherries, citrus, cottonseed, cucurbits, granadillas, peaches, pears, peas, peppers, plums, quinces, and tomatoes |
| 49 | Diflubenzuron – Benzoyl urea insecticide | Controls insects | Potatoes; mushrooms; apples and pears |
| 50 | Dimethipin – Defoliant and plant growth | Defoliates plants and regulates growth | Cottonseed |
| 51 | Dimethoate – Pyrethroid insecticide – Organophosphate insecticide | Controls insects | Apples, barley, beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, citrus, cottonseed, cucurbits, grapes, groundnuts, peaches, pears, pineapples, plums, potatoes, sorghum, strawberries, and wheat |
| 52 | Dimethomorph – Morpholine fungicide | Controls fungi | Potatoes; tomatoes; grapes |
| 53 | Dinocap – Dinitrophenol derivative fungicide | Controls fungi and insects | Apples, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflowers, cucurbits, grapes, peaches, pears, and peas |
| 54 | Diphenylamine – Amine fungicide | Controls fungi, insects, and regulates | Apples and pears |
| 55 | Diquat dibromide – Bipyridylium desiccant | Desiccates plants and controls weeds | Potatoes; sunflower seed |
| 56 | Disulfoton – Pyrethroid insecticide – Organophosphate insecticide | Controls insects and nematodes | Cabbage, cauliflower, coffee, cottonseed, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, and wheat |
| 57 | Diuron – Urea herbicide | Controls weeds | Asparagus and sugarcane |
| 58 | Dodine – Guanidine fungicide | Controls fungi and microbes | Apples, pears, and quinces |
| 59 | Emamectin, benzoate – Botanical insecticide | Controls insects | Tomatoes |
| 50 | Endosulfan – Pyrethroid insecticide – Organochlorine insecticide | Controls insects | Granadillas, nuts, pineapples, and potatoes; apples, apricots, boysenberries, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, cherries, citrus, coffee, cottonseed, cucurbits, grapes, groundnuts, maize, onions, paprika, peaches, pears, peas, plums, quinces, sorghum, sugarcane, sunflower, tomatoes, wheat, and youngberries; hops (dry) |
| 51 | EPTC – Carbamate pesticide | Controls weeds | Beans, maize, potatoes, sugarcane, sunflower seed, sweet corn, and sweet potatoes |
| 52 | Esfenvalerate – Pyrethroid insecticide | Controls insects | Apples, beans, cottonseed, grapes, mangoes, maize, pears, peas, potatoes, sorghum, sunflower seed, tomatoes, and wheat; hops (dry) |
| 53 | Ethephon – Organophosphate plant growth | Regulates plant growth | Maize and sugarcane; apples, cherries, citrus, cottonseed, grapes, peaches, pineapples, plums, and wheat |
| 54 | Ethoprop – Pyrethroid insecticide – Organophosphate insecticide | Controls insects and nematodes | Potatoes; citrus |
| 55 | Etoxazole – Insecticide | Controls insects | Apples, pears, and tomatoes |
| 56 | Fenamiphos – Pyrethroid insecticide – Organophosphate insecticide | Controls insects and nematodes | Bananas, citrus, cottonseed, ginger, grapes, groundnuts, guavas, litchis, onions, papaya, peaches, peas, nuts, pineapples, potatoes, and tomatoes |
| 57 | Fenazaquin – Insecticide | Controls insects | Apples, citrus, pears, and tomatoes |
| 58 | Fenarimol – Pyrimidine fungicide | Controls fungi | Apples and grapes |
| 59 | Fenbutatin-oxide – Heavy metal, organotin insecticide | Controls insects | Apples, beans, citrus, peaches, pears, peppers, and tomatoes |
| 60 | Fenhexamid – Anilide fungicide | Controls fungi | Grapes |
| 61 | Fenthion – Pyrethroid insecticide – Organophosphate insecticide | Controls insects | Apples, apricots, coffee, cucurbits, grapes, guavas, kiwifruit, mangoes, peaches, pears, plums, and quinces |
| 62 | Fenvalerate – Pyrethroid insecticide | Controls insects | Grapes, mangoes, wheat, peas, potatoes, and tomatoes; apples, beans, cottonseed, maize, pears, sorghum, and sunflower seed; hops (dry) |
| 63 | Fipronil – Pyrazole insecticide | Controls insects | Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, citrus, and mangoes |
| 64 | Florasulam – Triazolopyrimidine herbicide | Controls weeds | Wheat |
| 65 | Fluazifop-P-butyl – Aryloxyphenoxy propionic acid | Controls weeds | Apples, apricots, beans, carrots, coffee, grapes, nuts, peaches, pears, plums, potatoes, quinces, soya beans, and sugarcane |
| 66 | Flufenoxuron – Benzoyl urea insecticide | Controls insects | Apples and pears |
| 67 | Flumetsulam – Triazolopyrimidine herbicide | Controls weeds | Wheat |
| 68 | Fluorochloridone – Herbicide | Controls weeds | Apples, carrots, grapes, nectarines, pears, plums, potatoes, and sunflower seed |
| 69 | Fluroxypyr – Pyridinecarboxylic acid | Controls weeds | Fat, meat, milk, and kidney |
| 70 | Folpet – Thiophtalimide fungicide | Controls fungi | Tomatoes; grapes |
| 71 | Fomesafen – Diphenyl ether herbicide | Controls weeds | Dry beans, groundnuts, and soya beans |
| 72 | Formetanate – Carbamate insecticide | Controls insects | Apples, citrus, grapes, and peaches |
| 73 | Fosthiazate – Organophosphate nematicide | Controls nematodes | Bananas, citrus, and potatoes |
| 74 | Furfural – Fumigant | Controls insects, fungi, and bacteria | Carrots, lettuce, onions, potatoes, and sugarcane |
| 75 | Gibberellins – Botanical plant growth regulator | Regulates plant growth | Apples, citrus, and grapes |
| 76 | Glyphosate – Phosphonoglycine herbicide | Controls weeds | Sugarcane; maize |
| 77 | Haloxyfop-R – Aryloxyphenoxy propionic acid | Controls weeds | Apples, apricots, citrus, grapes, peaches, pears, pineapples, and plums; beans, beetroot, cottonseed, dry beans, peas, soya beans, and sugarcane; groundnuts and lucerne |
| 78 | Hexaconazole – Azole fungicide | Controls fungi | Cucurbits, dry beans, and mangoes; apples, grapes, peaches, pears, and pineapples |
| 79 | Hexazinone – Triazinone herbicide | Controls weeds | Pineapples |
| 80 | Imazalil – Azole fungicide | Controls fungi | Cucurbits; citrus and musk melons |
| 81 | Imazapyr – Imidazolinone herbicide | Controls weeds | Dry beans, groundnuts, and soya beans |
| 82 | Imidacloprid – Neonicotinoid insecticide | Controls insects | Apples, citrus, cottonseed, cucurbits, grapes, maize, sorghum, sunflower seed, tomatoes, and wheat |
| 83 | Indoxacarb – Insecticide | Controls insects | Potatoes, cauliflower; tomatoes, beans, peaches, and peas; apples, cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and pears |
| 84 | Iprodione – Dicarboximide fungicide | Controls fungi | Ginger, onions, and canned peaches; apricots, apples, citrus, grapes, kiwifruit, peaches, pears, plums, raspberries, strawberries, and tomatoes |
| 85 | Iprovalicarb – Carbamate fungicide | Controls fungi | Grapes, potatoes, and tomatoes |
| 86 | Ioxynil – Hydroxybenzonitrile herbicide | Controls weeds | Sugarcane |
| 87 | Kresoxim-methyl – Strobin fungicide | Controls fungi | Apples, citrus, cucurbits, grapes, mangoes, and pears |
| 88 | Lindane – Pyrethroid insecticide – Organochlorine insecticide | Controls insects and rodents | Milk, cottonseed, onions, potatoes, and sweet potatoes; apples, apricots, beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, peaches, pears, and plums |
| 89 | Lufenuron – Benzolurea insecticides | Controls insects | Tomatoes and cabbage |
| 90 | Magnesium phosphide – Inorganic fumigant | Controls insects and rodents | All foodstuffs except cereal grains and grapes; cereal grains; grapes |
| 91 | Malathion – Pyrethroid insecticide – Organophosphate insecticide | Controls insects | Maize, peas, onions, sorghum, and sugarcane; apples apricots, avocados, bananas, beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, cereal grains, citrus clover, cottonseed, cucurbits, dried fruits, dried nuts, granadillas, grapes, groundnuts, guavas, litchis, mangoes, mushrooms, oil seeds, papayas, peaches, pears, peppers, pineapples, plums, quinces, sunflower seed, and tomatoes |
| 92 | Mancozeb – Inorganic -zinc carbamate fungicide | Controls fungi | All foodstuffs except cereal grains and grapes; cereal grains; grapes |
| 93 | Maneb – Carbamate fungicide | Controls fungi | All foodstuffs except cereal grains and grapes; cereal grains; grapes |
| 94 | MCPA – Chlorophenoxy acid or ester | Controls weeds | Barley, maize, potatoes, rye, sorghum, sugarcane, and wheat |
| 95 | Mepiquat chloride – Quaternary ammonium plant growth | Regulates plant growth | Cottonseed |
| 96 | Mesotrione – Herbicide | Controls weeds | Maize |
| 97 | Metalaxyl – Xylylalanine fungicide | Controls fungi | Avocados, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, pineapples, potatoes, and tomatoes; boysenberries, citrus, grapes, and youngberries |
| 98 | Metazachlor – Chloroacetanilide herbicide | Controls weeds | Cabbage, dry beans, groundnuts, maize, potatoes, sugarcane, sunflower seed, and sweet corn |
| 99 | Methamidophos – Pyrethroid insecticide – Organophosphate insecticide | Controls insects | Canola, citrus, potatoes, and tomatoes; apples, apricots, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, mangoes, peaches, pears, and plums |
| 100 | Methamidophos – Pyrethroid insecticide – Organophosphate insecticide | Controls insects | Canola, citrus, potatoes, and tomatoes; apples, apricots, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, mangoes, peaches, pears, and plums |
| 101 | Methidathion – Pyrethroid insecticide – Organophosphate insecticide | Controls insects | Apples, apricots, cactus pears, cherries, grapes, peaches, pears, plums, and potatoes; citrus |
| 102 | Methiocarb – Carbamate insecticide | Controls insects | Apples, apricots, citrus, grapes, pears, and plums |
| 103 | Methomyl – Carbamate insecticide | Controls insects | Beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, citrus, maize, peaches, potatoes, sorghum, sunflower seed, tomatoes, and wheat |
| 104 | Metiram – inorganic zinc carbamate fungicide | Controls fungi | Potatoes; apples, apricots, beans, grapes, peaches, pears, plums, and tomatoes |
| 105 | Metochlor – Chloroacetanilide herbicide | Controls weeds | Beans, cottonseed, dry beans, groundnuts, maize, potatoes, sorghum, soya beans, sugarcane, and sunflower seed |
| 106 | Metribuzin – Triazinone herbicide | Controls weeds | Asparagus and soya beans |
| 107 | Metsulfuron-methyl – Sulfonylurea herbicide | Controls weeds | Barley and wheat |
| 108 | Methyl bromide – Halogenated organic fumigant | Controls fungi, weeds, insects | Cereal grains, dried fruit, dried legumes, processed grain products, and groundnuts |
| 109 | Methyl parathion – Pyrethroid insecticide – Organophosphate insecticide | Controls insects and nematodes | Coffee; citrus |
| 110 | Metiram – Inorganic-zinc carbamate fungicide | Controls fungi | Potatoes; apples, apricots, beans, grapes, peaches, pears, plums, and tomatoes |
| 111 | Mevinphos – Pyrethroid insecticide – Organophosphate insecticide | Controls insects | Potatoes; beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, citrus, cucurbits, grapes, lettuce, peas, peppers, spinach, tomatoes, and wheat |
| 112 | Milbemectin – Microbial insecticide | Controls insects | Apples and tomatoes |
| 113 | MSMA – Organoarsenic defoliant | Defoliates plants and controls weeds | Sugarcane |
| 114 | Myclobutanil – Azole fungicide | Controls fungi | Cucurbits, dry beans, grapes, and pears |
| 115 | 1-Naphthaleneacetic acid – Plant growth regulator | Regulates plant growth | Apples and pears |
| 116 | Nicosulfuron – Sulfonylurea herbicide | Controls weeds | Maize |
| 117 | Novaluron – Benzolurea herbicide | Controls weeds | Apples, cottonseed, canned peaches, pears, and tomatoes |
| 118 | Omethoate – Pyrethroid insecticide – Organophosphate insecticide | Controls insects | Barley, cottonseed, oats, and onions; apples, grapes, pears, peas, and wheat |
| 119 | Ortho-phenylphenol – Phenol antimicrobial | Controls microbes | Citrus |
| 120 | Oxycarboxin – Carbamate fungicide | Controls fungi | Beans |
| 121 | Oxydemeton-methyl – Pyrethroid insecticide – Organophosphate insecticide | Controls insects | Apples, apricots, beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, citrus, cottonseed, cucurbits, aubergine, groundnuts, maize, onions, peaches, pears, peas, peppers, plums, potatoes, rooibos, sorghum, tomatoes, and wheat |
| 122 | Oxyfluorfen – Diphenyl ether herbicide | Controls weeds | Citrus and garlic |
| 123 | Paclobutrazol – Azole plant growth regulator | Regulates plant growth | Avocadoes, litchis, nuts, mangoes, peaches, and plums |
| 124 | Paraquat dichloride – Bipyridylium herbicide | Controls weeds | Cottonseed, maize, and sugarcane |
| 125 | Parathion – Pyrethroid insecticide – Organophosphate insecticide | Controls insects | Barley, beans, beetroot, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cactus pears, carrots, castor-oil seed, cauliflower, citrus, coffee, cottonseed, cucurbits, aubergine, groundnuts, mangoes, onions, peas, peppers, quinces, sorghum, spinach, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, turnips, and wheat |
| 126 | Penconazole – Azole fungicide | Controls fungi | Apples, cucurbits, grapes, pears, and peas |
| 127 | Penconazole – Azole fungicide | Controls fungi | Apples, cucurbits, grapes, pears, and peas |
| 128 | Pendimethalin – Dinitroaniline herbicide | Controls weeds | Potatoes |
| 129 | Pencycuron – Urea fungicide | Controls fungi | Potatoes |
| 130 | Phenthoate – Pyrethroid insecticide – Organophosphate insecticide | Controls insects | Mangoes, onions, and potatoes; broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, and citrus |
| 131 | Phorate – Pyrethroid insecticide – Organophosphate insecticide | Controls insects and nematodes | Apples, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, cottonseed, maize, onions, potatoes, and wheat |
| 132 | Phosphoric acid – Inorganic fungicide | Controls fungi, weeds, microbes | Grapes and citrus |
| 133 | Phoxim – Pyrethroid insecticide – Organophosphate insecticide | Controls insects | Cereal grains and groundnuts |
| 134 | Pirimicarb – Pyrethroid insecticide – Carbamate insecticide | Controls insects | Apples, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, citrus, cottonseed, groundnuts, oats, peaches, nuts, potatoes, sorghum, and wheat |
| 135 | Pirimiphos-methyl – Pyrethroid insecticide – Organophosphate insecticide | Controls insects | Groundnuts, maize, sorghum, soya beans, stored wheat, and sunflower seed |
| 136 | Piperonyl butoxide – Synergist | Works with insect killers to increase their effectiveness | Apples, apricots, beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, cereal grains, citrus, cottonseed, cucurbits, dried fruit, dried nuts, dried vegetables, grapes, groundnuts, guavas, lettuce, oil seeds, peaches, pears, plums, sunflower seed, and tomatoes |
| 137 | Prochloraz – Imidazole fungicide | Controls fungi | Not specified |
| 138 | Procymidone – Pyrethroid insecticide – Organophosphate insecticide | Controls insects | Citrus, groundnuts, pears, and potatoes; beans, grapes, peaches, plums, and tomatoes |
| 139 | Profenofos – Pyrethroid insecticide – Organophosphate insecticide | Controls insects | Onions and potatoes; Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, citrus, and tomatoes |
| 140 | Propamocarb hydrochloride – Carbamate fungicide | Controls fungi | Potatoes; cucumbers |
| 141 | Propaquizafop – Aryloxyphenoxy propionic acid | Controls weeds | Milk; peas, cucurbits, and clover |
| 142 | Propargite – Insecticide | Controls insects | Cottonseed and pears; apples, citrus, peaches, strawberries, and tomatoes |
| 143 | Propiconazole – Azole fungicide | Controls fungi | Not specified |
| 144 | Propineb – Inorganic -zinc carbamate | Controls fungi | Groundnuts and potatoes; boysenberries, grapes, tomatoes, and youngberries |
| 145 | Propoxur – Carbamate insecticide | Controls insects | Grapes |
| 146 | Propyzamide – Amide herbicide | Controls weeds | Apples, apricots, cherries, grapes, peaches, pears, and plums |
| 147 | Prothiofos – Pyrethroid insecticide – Organophosphate insecticide | Controls insects | Apples, apricots, citrus, mangoes, pears, and plums; grapes and guavas |
| 148 | Pymetrozine – Triazine insecticides | Controls insects | Cabbage and cottonseed |
| 149 | Pyraflufen-ethyl – Pyrazolylphenyl herbicide | Controls weeds | Barley and wheat |
| 150 | Pyrethrins – Botanical insecticide | Controls insects | Apples, apricots, beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, cereal grains, citrus, cottonseed, cucurbits, dried fruit, dried nuts, dried vegetables, grapes, groundnuts, guavas, lettuce, oil seeds, peaches, plums, sunflower seed, and tomatoes |
| 151 | Pyraclostrobin – Strobin fungicide | Controls fungi | Citrus and grapes |
| 152 | Quinoxyfen – Quinoline fungicide | Controls fungi | Cucurbits and grapes |
| 153 | Simazine – Triazine herbicide | Controls weeds | Apples, grapes, maize, and pears; asparagus |
| 154 | Spinosad – Microbial insecticide | Controls insects | Apples, apricots, beans, citrus, cabbage, cucurbits, grapes, guavas, mangoes, olives, peaches, pears, peas, plums, potatoes, and tomatoes |
| 155 | Spirodiclofen – Keto-enol insecticide | Controls insects | Peaches |
| 156 | Sulcotrione – Herbicide | Controls weeds | Maize and sugarcane |
| 157 | Sulfentrazone – Triazolone herbicide | Controls weeds | Sugarcane |
| 158 | Sulphur – Inorganic insecticide | Controls insects and weeds | Apples, apricots, avocadoes, bananas, beans, boysenberries, citrus, cucurbits, grapes, litchis (pulp), mangoes, papaya, peaches, pears, peas, peppers, plums, tomatoes, and youngberries; litchis peel |
| 159 | Tau-fluvalinate – Pyrethroid insecticide | Controls insects | Apples, canola, cottonseed, peaches, |
Fruits, Vegetables Pulses and Grains In alphabetical Order
There are a number and names of pesticides and chemicals used. For example the apple is used by a number of pesticides. This suggests that one or more pesticides are used on the apple orchard unless it is organically farmed..
| Fruits, Vegetables, Pulses, Grains etc. | Names of Pesticides and Chemicals | Overall Impact | Impact on Mammals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | Acephate, Acrinathrin, Aldrin, Amitraz, Azinphos-methyl, Azoxystrobin, Bifenthrin, Bioresmethrin, Bromuconazole, Bupirimate, Captan, Carbaryl, Chlorfenapyr, Chlorpyrifos, Clofentezine, Copper and its salts, Cyfluthrin, Cyfluthrin, beta, Cyhalothrin, gamma, Cyhalothrin, lamba, Cyhexatin, Cypermethrin, Cypermethrin, alpha, Cypermethrin, beta, Cypermethrin, zeta, Demeton-S-methyl, Deltamethrin, Diazinon, Dicofol, Diflubenzuron, Dimethoate, Dinocap, Diphenylamine, Dodine, Endosulfan, Esfenvalerate, Ethephon, Etoxazole, Fenazaquin, Fenarimol, Fenbutatin-oxide, Fenthion, Fenvalerate, Fluazifop-P-butyl, Flufenoxuron, Fluorochloridone, Formetanate, Gibberellins, Hexaconazole, Imidacloprid, Indoxacarb, Iprodione, Kresoxim-methyl, Lindane, Malathion, Methamidophos, Methidathion, Methiocarb, Methomyl, Metiram, Mevinphos, Milbemectin, 1-Naphthaleneacetic acid, Novaluron, Omethoate, Oxydemeton-methyl, Penconazole, Phorate, Pirimicarb, Piperonyl butoxide, Procymidone, Propargite, Prothiofos, Pyrethrins, Simazine, Spinosad, Sulphur, Tau-fluvalinate | Controls insects, mites, fungi, weeds, and regulates plant growth. Diverse range of chemical classes and applications. | Some are organophosphates, carbamates, or heavy metals, which are known to be toxic to mammals. Specific impacts vary from highly toxic (e.g., organophosphates) to low toxicity (e.g., some fungicides). |
| Apricots | Azinphos-methyl, Bioresmethrin, Captan, Carbaryl, Chlorpyrifos, Copper and its salts, Cyhalothrin, gamma, Cyhalothrin, lamba, Cypermethrin, Diazinon, Dicofol, Endosulfan, Ethephon, Fluazifop-P-butyl, Haloxyfop-R, Iprodione, Lindane, Malathion, Methamidophos, Methidathion, Methiocarb, Metiram, Omethoate, Oxydemeton-methyl, Parathion, Piperonyl butoxide, Procymidone, Prothiofos, Propyzamide, Pyrethrins, Spinosad, Sulphur, Tau-fluvalinate | Controls insects, fungi, and weeds. Range of chemical classes. | Contains organophosphates and organochlorine insecticides, which are highly toxic to mammals. Carbamates and heavy metals also present risks. |
| Asparagus | Diuron, Metribuzin, Simazine | Controls weeds. | Urea herbicides and triazinones have varying levels of toxicity to mammals, with some being considered less toxic than other classes of pesticides. |
| Aubergine (Eggplant) | Oxydemeton-methyl, Parathion | Controls insects. Both are organophosphate insecticides. | Organophosphates are known for high toxicity to mammals, affecting the nervous system. |
| Avocados | Benomyl, Buprofezin, Carbendazim, Copper and its salts, Metalaxyl, Paclobutrazol, Sulphur, Malathion | Controls fungi, insects, and regulates plant growth. | Several of these, including organophosphates (Malathion) and carbendazim, can have toxic effects on mammals. |
| Bananas | Aldicarb, Ametryne, Benomyl, Bromopropylate, Cadusafos, Chlorpyrifos, Dicofol, Endosulfan, Ethephon, Fenamiphos, Fosthiazate, Haloxyfop-R, Malathion, Sulphur | Controls insects, nematodes, fungi, and weeds. | Contains highly toxic organophosphates, carbamates, and organochlorine insecticides, posing significant risks to mammals. |
| Barley | Acetamiprid, Bromoxynil phenol, Bromuconazole, Chlorsulfuron, MCPA, Metsulfuron-methyl, Omethoate, Parathion, Pyraflufen-ethyl, Demeton-S-methyl | Controls insects, weeds, and fungi. | Organophosphates (Omethoate, Parathion) and herbicides (Chlorsulfuron) can be toxic to mammals. Neonicotinoids are also of concern. |
| Beans (Dry Beans, Green Beans) | Bioresmethrin, Captan, Carbaryl, Chlorpyrifos, Cyfluthrin, Cyfluthrin, beta, Cyhalothrin, gamma, Cyhalothrin, lamba, Cypermethrin, alpha, Cypermethrin, zeta, Cycloxydim, Deltamethrin, Demeton-S-methyl, Diazinon, Dicofol, Diflubenzuron, Dimethoate, Dinocap, Endosulfan, Esfenvalerate, Fenbutatin-oxide, Fenvalerate, Fomesafen, Fluazifop-P-butyl, Furfural, Haloxyfop-R, Imazapyr, Indoxacarb, Lindane, Malathion, Methomyl, Metiram, Metochlor, Mevinphos, Oxycarboxin, Oxydemeton-methyl, Pirimicarb, Piperonyl butoxide, Procymidone, Propargite, Pyrethrins, Oxycarboxin, Spinosad, Sulphur, EPTC | Controls insects, nematodes, weeds, and fungi. A very wide variety of chemical classes are used. | Many of these are highly toxic to mammals, including organophosphates, carbamates, and pyrethroids. The presence of Lindane (an organochlorine) is also a concern. |
| Beetroot | Haloxyfop-R, Parathion | Controls weeds and insects. | Parathion is an extremely toxic organophosphate to mammals. |
| Boysenberries | Captan, Copper and its salts, Endosulfan, Metalaxyl, Propineb, Sulphur | Controls fungi and insects. | The presence of Endosulfan, a highly toxic organochlorine, poses a significant risk to mammals. |
| Broccoli | Acephate, Chlorpyrifos, Copper and its salts, Cyfluthrin, Cyfluthrin, beta, Cyhalothrin, gamma, Cyhalothrin, lamba, Cypermethrin, alpha, Cypermethrin, zeta, Deltamethrin, Demeton-S-methyl, Diazinon, Dicofol, Dinocap, Endosulfan, Indoxacarb, Lindane, Malathion, Metalaxyl, Methamidophos, Methomyl, Metiram, Mevinphos, Oxydemeton-methyl, Parathion, Phenthoate, Phorate, Pirimicarb, Piperonyl butoxide, Profenofos, Pyrethrins, Spinosad, Tau-fluvalinate | Controls insects, nematodes, and fungi. | A high number of highly toxic organophosphates, organochlorines, and pyrethroids are used, indicating a significant risk to mammals. |
| Brussels sprouts | Acephate, Azoxystrobin, Carbofuran, Chlorpyrifos, Copper and its salts, Cyfluthrin, Cyfluthrin, beta, Cyhalothrin, gamma, Cyhalothrin, lamba, Cypermethrin, alpha, Cypermethrin, zeta, Deltamethrin, Demeton-S-methyl, Diazinon, Dicofol, Dinocap, Endosulfan, Indoxacarb, Lindane, Malathion, Metalaxyl, Methamidophos, Methomyl, Metiram, Mevinphos, Oxydemeton-methyl, Parathion, Phenthoate, Phorate, Pirimicarb, Piperonyl butoxide, Profenofos, Pyrethrins, Spinosad, Tau-fluvalinate | Controls insects, nematodes, and fungi. | High use of organophosphates and carbamates, which are potent neurotoxins, as well as pyrethroids and organochlorines. Very high risk to mammals. |
| Cabbage | Acephate, Carbofuran, Chlorpyrifos, Copper and its salts, Cyfluthrin, Cyfluthrin, beta, Cyhalothrin, gamma, Cyhalothrin, lamba, Cypermethrin, alpha, Cypermethrin, zeta, Deltamethrin, Demeton-S-methyl, Diazinon, Dicofol, Dinocap, Endosulfan, Fipronil, Indoxacarb, Lindane, Lufenuron, Malathion, Metalaxyl, Metazachlor, Methamidophos, Methomyl, Mevinphos, Oxydemeton-methyl, Parathion, Phenthoate, Phorate, Pirimicarb, Piperonyl butoxide, Profenofos, Pymetrozine, Pyrethrins, Spinosad, Tau-fluvalinate, Cartap monohydrochloride | Controls insects, nematodes, weeds, and fungi. | Numerous highly toxic compounds, including organophosphates, carbamates, and organochlorines, are used on cabbage, posing a high risk of poisoning to mammals. |
| Cactus pears | Carbaryl, Deltamethrin, Methidathion, Parathion | Controls insects. | Contains extremely toxic organophosphates (Methidathion, Parathion) and a carbamate (Carbaryl), which are all highly toxic to mammals. |
| Canola | Acetamiprid, Cyfluthrin, beta, Methamidophos, Tau-fluvalinate | Controls insects. | Contains a neonicotinoid and an organophosphate, both of which are neurotoxins with varying toxicity to mammals. |
| Carrots | Chlorpyrifos, Fluazifop-P-butyl, Fluorochloridone, Furfural, Parathion | Controls insects, weeds, fungi, and bacteria. | The presence of the organophosphates Chlorpyrifos and Parathion indicates a high potential for toxicity to mammals. |
| Cereal grains | Aluminum phosphide, Chlorpyrifos-methyl, Magnesium phosphide, Malathion, Methyl bromide, Phoxim, Piperonyl butoxide, Pyrethrins, Captan | Controls insects, rodents, fungi, and weeds. Used as fumigants and for stored grain. | Fumigants like aluminum and magnesium phosphide are highly toxic. Organophosphates (Chlorpyrifos-methyl, Malathion) are also present, which are neurotoxins. |
| Celery | Captan, Copper and its salts, Chlorpyrifos | Controls fungi and insects. | The organophosphate Chlorpyrifos is highly toxic to mammals. |
| Cherries | Copper and its salts, Dicofol, Endosulfan, Ethephon, Methidathion, Propyzamide | Controls fungi, insects, and weeds. | The presence of Endosulfan and Methidathion, both highly toxic insecticides, poses a significant risk to mammals. |
| Chicory | Carbendazim | Controls fungi. | Benzimidazole fungicides have been shown to have reproductive and developmental toxicity in some studies on mammals. |
| Citrus | Acetamiprid, Aldicarb, Amitraz, Azinphos-methyl, Azoxystrobin, Benomyl, Bromopropylate, Cadusafos, Captan, Carbendazim, Chlorfenapyr, Chlorpyrifos, Copper and its salts, Cyfluthrin, Cyfluthrin, beta, Cyhalothrin, gamma, Cyhalothrin, lamba, Cyhexatin, Cypermethrin, Cypermethrin, beta, Deltamethrin, Demeton-S-methyl, Dicofol, Dimethoate, Endosulfan, Ethephon, Fenazaquin, Fenamiphos, Fenbutatin-oxide, Fenthion, Fipronil, Formetanate, Fosthiazate, Gibberellins, Haloxyfop-R, Imazalil, Imidacloprid, Iprodione, Kresoxim-methyl, Lindane, Malathion, Metalaxyl, Methamidophos, Methidathion, Methiocarb, Methyl parathion, Mevinphos, Oxyfluorfen, Oxydemeton-methyl, Ortho-phenylphenol, Paclobutrazol, Parathion, Phenthoate, Phosphoric acid, Pirimicarb, Piperonyl butoxide, Procymidone, Profenofos, Propargite, Prothiofos, Pyraclostrobin, Pyrethrins, Spinosad, Sulphur | Controls a wide variety of pests: insects, nematodes, fungi, and weeds. Also regulates plant growth. | Contains many highly toxic compounds, including organophosphates (Parathion, Methyl parathion), carbamates (Aldicarb, Methiocarb), and organochlorines (Lindane, Endosulfan). The overall risk to mammals is high. |
| Clover | Propaquizafop, Malathion | Controls weeds and insects. | Malathion is an organophosphate with a high potential for mammalian toxicity. |
| Coffee | Aldicarb, Copper and its salts, Endosulfan, Fluazifop-P-butyl, Fenvalerate, Parathion, Methyl parathion | Controls insects, nematodes, weeds, and fungi. | Extremely toxic organophosphates (Parathion, Methyl parathion) and a highly toxic carbamate (Aldicarb) are used on this crop. Significant risk to mammals. |
| Cottonseed | Acetamiprid, Acetochlor, Aldicarb, Amitraz, Azinphos-methyl, Bifenthrin, Bromopropylate, Carbaryl, Carbofuran, Chlorpyrifos, Cyanazine, Cyfluthrin, Cyfluthrin, beta, Cyhalothrin, gamma, Cyhalothrin, lamba, Cypermethrin, Cypermethrin, alpha, Cypermethrin, zeta, Cycloxydim, Demeton-S-methyl, Deltamethrin, Dicofol, Dimethipin, Dimethoate, Disulfoton, Endosulfan, Esfenvalerate, Ethephon, Fenamiphos, Fenvalerate, Fipronil, Haloxyfop-R, Imazapyr, Imidacloprid, Lindane, Malathion, Mepiquat chloride, Methomyl, Metochlor, Novaluron, Omethoate, Paraquat dichloride, Parathion, Phorate, Pirimicarb, Piperonyl butoxide, Profenofos, Propargite, Pymetrozine, Pyrethrins, Tau-fluvalinate | Controls a wide array of insects, nematodes, and weeds. Also defoliates and regulates plant growth. | Many highly toxic chemicals are used, including organophosphates (Parathion, Phorate), carbamates (Aldicarb, Carbofuran), and organochlorines (Lindane, Endosulfan). The risk to mammals is very high. |
| Cucumbers | Propamocarb hydrochloride | Controls fungi. | Carbamate fungicides generally have a low to moderate toxicity to mammals. |
| Cucurbits (Squash, melons, etc.) | Bupirimate, Copper and its salts, Dicofol, Dimethoate, Dinocap, Endosulfan, Fenthion, Hexaconazole, Imazalil, Kresoxim-methyl, Malathion, Mevinphos, Myclobutanil, Oxydemeton-methyl, Penconazole, Piperonyl butoxide, Propaquizafop, Pyraclostrobin, Quinoxyfen, Sulphur, Fenvalerate, Cycloxydim | Controls fungi, insects, and weeds. | Contains organophosphates, organochlorines, and pyrethroids, which are all toxic to mammals. |
| Dried fruit, nuts, vegetables | Malathion, Methyl bromide, Piperonyl butoxide, Pyrethrins | Controls insects. Used as fumigants. | Methyl bromide is highly toxic. Malathion is an organophosphate. Toxicity to mammals is high. |
| Garlic | Oxyfluorfen | Controls weeds. | Diphenyl ether herbicides have varying levels of toxicity, but are often considered moderately toxic to mammals. |
| Ginger | Fenamiphos, Iprodione | Controls nematodes and fungi. | Fenamiphos is a highly toxic organophosphate. |
| Grapes | Acephate, Aldicarb, Acrinathrin, Azoxystrobin, Benalaxyl, Benomyl, Bifenthrin, Boscalid, Bromopropylate, Captan, Carbaryl, Carbendazim, Chlorfenapyr, Chlorpyrifos, Copper and its salts, Cyfluthrin, Cyfluthrin, beta, Cyhalothrin, gamma, Cyhalothrin, lamba, Cyhexatin, Cycloxydim, Cypermethrin, Cypermethrin, alpha, Cypermethrin, beta, Cypermethrin, zeta, Cyprodinil, Deltamethrin, Demeton-S-methyl, Dicofol, Dimethoate, Dimethomorph, Dinocap, Endosulfan, Ethephon, Fenamiphos, Fenarimol, Fenbutatin-oxide, Fenhexamid, Fenthion, Fenvalerate, Fluazifop-P-butyl, Fluorochloridone, Folpet, Formetanate, Gibberellins, Haloxyfop-R, Hexaconazole, Imidacloprid, Iprodione, Iprovalicarb, Kresoxim-methyl, Malathion, Metalaxyl, Methidathion, Methiocarb, Metiram, Mevinphos, Myclobutanil, Penconazole, Phosphoric acid, Procymidone, Propineb, Prothiofos, Propoxur, Propyzamide, Pyraclostrobin, Quinoxyfen, Simazine, Spinosad, Sulphur | Controls a wide range of pests: insects, mites, nematodes, fungi, and weeds. Also regulates plant growth. | Contains multiple highly toxic compounds, including organophosphates and carbamates. The sheer number and variety of chemicals used suggest a high risk to mammals. |
| Groundnuts | Acetochlor, Aldicarb, Benomyl, Carbendazim, Cycloxydim, Cyhalothrin, gamma, Cyhalothrin, lamba, Cypermethrin, Cypermethrin, alpha, Cypermethrin, beta, Demeton-S-methyl, Dimethoate, Endosulfan, Fenamiphos, Fomesafen, Haloxyfop-R, Imazapyr, Lindane, Malathion, Metazachlor, Metochlor, Methyl bromide, Oxydemeton-methyl, Phorate, Pirimiphos-methyl, Piperonyl butoxide, Phoxim, Propineb, Pyrethrins, Spinosad | Controls insects, nematodes, fungi, and weeds. | Many of the compounds are highly toxic to mammals, including Aldicarb, Endosulfan, Fenamiphos, Lindane, Phorate, and Methyl bromide. The overall risk is very high. |
| Guavas | Captan, Copper and its salts, Fenamiphos, Fenthion, Malathion, Prothiofos, Pyrethrins, Spinosad, Sulphur | Controls fungi, insects, and nematodes. | Fenamiphos and Fenthion are highly toxic organophosphates. The overall risk to mammals is high. |
| Hops | Acrinathrin, Aldicarb, Cyhexatin, Deltamethrin, Endosulfan, Esfenvalerate, Fenvalerate | Controls insects and mites. | Contains highly toxic compounds like Aldicarb (carbamate) and Endosulfan (organochlorine), posing a significant risk to mammals. |
| Kiwifruit | Fenthion, Iprodione | Controls insects and fungi. | Fenthion is an organophosphate that is highly toxic to mammals. |
| Lettuce | Chlorpyrifos, Copper and its salts, Deltamethrin, Furfural, Mevinphos, Piperonyl butoxide, Pyrethrins | Controls insects, nematodes, fungi, and bacteria. | The organophosphates Chlorpyrifos and Mevinphos are highly toxic to mammals. |
| Litchis | Fenamiphos, Malathion, Paclobutrazol, Sulphur | Controls insects, nematodes, and regulates plant growth. | The organophosphates Fenamiphos and Malathion are highly toxic to mammals. |
| Maize | Acetochlor, Ametryne, Atrazine, Azoxystrobin, Bendiocarb, Benomyl, Bromoxynil phenol, Carbaryl, Carbofuran, Chlorpyrifos, Copper and its salts, Cyanazine, Cyfluthrin, Cyfluthrin, beta, Cyhalothrin, gamma, Cyhalothrin, lamba, Cypermethrin, Cypermethrin, alpha, Cypermethrin, beta, Cypermethrin, zeta, Demeton-S-methyl, Deltamethrin, Dicamba, Dimethoate, EPTC, Endosulfan, Esfenvalerate, Ethephon, Fenvalerate, Fipronil, Haloxyfop-R, Glyphosate, Imidacloprid, Lindane, Malathion, MCPA, Mesotrione, Metalaxyl, Metazachlor, Metochlor, Methomyl, Nicosulfuron, Oxydemeton-methyl, Paraquat dichloride, Phorate, Pirimiphos-methyl, Simazine, Sulcotrione | Controls a large variety of pests, including insects, nematodes, weeds, and fungi. Also regulates plant growth. | Contains highly toxic organophosphates (Chlorpyrifos, Phorate), carbamates (Carbofuran, Methomyl), and organochlorines (Lindane, Endosulfan). The overall risk to mammals is very high. |
| Mangoes | Acibenzolar-S-methyl, Azoxystrobin, Benomyl, Carbendazim, Chlorpyrifos, Copper and its salts, Deltamethrin, Esfenvalerate, Fenvalerate, Fenthion, Fipronil, Hexaconazole, Imazalil, Kresoxim-methyl, Malathion, Methamidophos, Paclobutrazol, Parathion, Phenthoate, Prothiofos, Pyrethrins, Spinosad, Sulphur | Controls insects, fungi, and regulates plant growth. | Contains highly toxic organophosphates (Fenthion, Parathion, Methamidophos) and other pesticides that are toxic to mammals. |
| Meat, eggs, milk, poultry | Carbaryl, Fluroxypyr, Diazinon, Propaquizafop, Lindane | Used for animal health or on forage crops. | Diazinon (organophosphate) and Lindane (organochlorine) are highly toxic to mammals. Their presence in food products is a major concern. |
| Mushrooms | Cyromazine, Diazinon, Diflubenzuron, Malathion | Controls insects and fungi. | Diazinon and Malathion are organophosphates that are highly toxic to mammals. |
| Nuts | Aldicarb, Cyfluthrin, beta, Cyhalothrin, gamma, Cyhalothrin, lamba, Cypermethrin, Cypermethrin, alpha, Cypermethrin, beta, Cypermethrin, zeta, Copper and its salts, Endosulfan, Fenamiphos, Fluazifop-P-butyl, Paclobutrazol, Pirimicarb, Pyrethrins | Controls insects, nematodes, fungi, and weeds. | Aldicarb (carbamate), Endosulfan (organochlorine), and Fenamiphos (organophosphate) are all highly toxic to mammals. |
| Oats | Acetamiprid, Bromoxynil phenol, Carbendazim, Chlorsulfuron, Deltamethrin, Omethoate, Pirimicarb, Oxydemeton-methyl | Controls insects, weeds, and fungi. | Contains highly toxic organophosphates (Omethoate, Oxydemeton-methyl). |
| Olives | Azinphos-methyl, Copper and its salts, Demeton-S-methyl, Spinosad | Controls insects and fungi. | Azinphos-methyl and Demeton-S-methyl are highly toxic organophosphates. High risk to mammals. |
| Onions | Cartap monohydrochloride, Cyhalothrin, gamma, Cyhalothrin, lamba, Cycloxydim, Deltamethrin, Demeton-S-methyl, Disulfoton, Endosulfan, Fenamiphos, Furfural, Iprodione, Lindane, Malathion, Omethoate, Oxydemeton-methyl, Parathion, Phenthoate, Phorate, Profenofos | Controls a very wide range of pests. | Contains numerous highly toxic organophosphates and organochlorines. The overall risk to mammals is very high. |
| Papaya | Fenamiphos, Malathion, Sulphur | Controls nematodes and insects. | Fenamiphos and Malathion are highly toxic organophosphates. High risk to mammals. |
| Peaches | Acephate, Acrinathrin, Azinphos-methyl, Benomyl, Bioresmethrin, Bupirimate, Captan, Carbaryl, Chlorfenapyr, Chlorpyrifos, Copper and its salts, Cyfluthrin, beta, Cyhalothrin, gamma, Cyhalothrin, lamba, Cyhexatin, Cypermethrin, Cypermethrin, beta, Cypermethrin, zeta, Demeton-S-methyl, Deltamethrin, Diazinon, Dicofol, Dinocap, Endosulfan, Ethephon, Fenamiphos, Fenbutatin-oxide, Fenthion, Formetanate, Fluazifop-P-butyl, Haloxyfop-R, Hexaconazole, Indoxacarb, Iprodione, Lindane, Malathion, Methamidophos, Methidathion, Methiocarb, Methomyl, Metiram, Oxydemeton-methyl, Paclobutrazol, Piperonyl butoxide, Procymidone, Propyzamide, Pyrethrins, Spinosad, Spirodiclofen, Sulphur, Tau-fluvalinate, Bioresmethrin | Controls insects, mites, fungi, and weeds. Also regulates plant growth. | Many highly toxic organophosphates and carbamates, as well as organochlorines, are used on peaches. The risk to mammals is high. |
| Pears | Acephate, Acrinathrin, Azinphos-methyl, Benomyl, Bioresmethrin, Captan, Carbaryl, Carbendazim, Chlorfenapyr, Chlorpyrifos, Clofentezine, Copper and its salts, Cyfluthrin, Cyfluthrin, beta, Cyhalothrin, gamma, Cyhalothrin, lamba, Cyhexatin, Cypermethrin, Cypermethrin, alpha, Cypermethrin, beta, Cypermethrin, zeta, Deltamethrin, Demeton-S-methyl, Diazinon, Dicofol, Diflubenzuron, Dimethoate, Dinocap, Dodine, Endosulfan, Ethephon, Etoxazole, Fenazaquin, Fenbutatin-oxide, Fenthion, Fenvalerate, Flufenoxuron, Fluorochloridone, Fluazifop-P-butyl, Haloxyfop-R, Hexaconazole, Indoxacarb, Iprodione, Kresoxim-methyl, Lindane, Malathion, Methamidophos, Methidathion, Methiocarb, Metiram, Myclobutanil, 1-Naphthaleneacetic acid, Novaluron, Omethoate, Oxydemeton-methyl, Paclobutrazol, Penconazole, Phorate, Pirimicarb, Piperonyl butoxide, Procymidone, Propargite, Prothiofos, Propyzamide, Pyrethrins, Simazine, Spinosad, Sulphur | Controls a wide variety of insects, mites, fungi, and weeds. Also regulates plant growth. | Numerous highly toxic compounds, including organophosphates (Phorate, Azinphos-methyl), carbamates, and organochlorines (Endosulfan, Lindane), are used. The overall risk to mammals is very high. |
| Peas | Carbendazim, Chlorpyrifos, Cyfluthrin, Cyfluthrin, beta, Cyhalothrin, gamma, Cyhalothrin, lamba, Cypermethrin, Cypermethrin, alpha, Cypermethrin, beta, Cypermethrin, zeta, Deltamethrin, Demeton-S-methyl, Dicofol, Dinocap, Endosulfan, Esfenvalerate, Fenamiphos, Fenvalerate, Fluazifop-P-butyl, Haloxyfop-R, Indoxacarb, Lindane, Malathion, Methomyl, Mevinphos, Oxydemeton-methyl, Parathion, Penconazole, Piperonyl butoxide, Propaquizafop, Pyrethrins, Spinosad, Sulphur | Controls insects, nematodes, fungi, and weeds. | The presence of highly toxic organophosphates (Chlorpyrifos, Fenamiphos, Parathion) and carbamates (Methomyl) poses a significant risk to mammals. |
| Peppers | Benomyl, Copper and its salts, Dicofol, Fenbutatin-oxide, Malathion, Mevinphos, Oxydemeton-methyl, Parathion, Sulphur | Controls fungi, insects, and weeds. | Highly toxic organophosphates (Mevinphos, Parathion) are used, posing a high risk to mammals. |
| Pineapples | Aldicarb, Ametryne, Diazinon, Dichlorophene, Dimethoate, Endosulfan, Ethephon, Fenamiphos, Haloxyfop-R, Hexaconazole, Hexazinone, Malathion, Metalaxyl | Controls insects, nematodes, fungi, and weeds. Also regulates plant growth. | Contains many highly toxic compounds, including Aldicarb, Diazinon, and Fenamiphos. The overall risk to mammals is very high. |
| Plums | Acephate, Azinphos-methyl, Benomyl, Bioresmethrin, Captan, Chlorfenapyr, Chlorpyrifos, Copper and its salts, Cyfluthrin, beta, Cyhalothrin, gamma, Cyhalothrin, lamba, Cyhexatin, Cypermethrin, Cypermethrin, beta, Deltamethrin, Demeton-S-methyl, Dicofol, Dimethoate, Endosulfan, Ethephon, Fluorochloridone, Fenthion, Fluazifop-P-butyl, Haloxyfop-R, Iprodione, Lindane, Malathion, Methamidophos, Methidathion, Methiocarb, Metiram, Oxydemeton-methyl, Paclobutrazol, Procymidone, Propyzamide, Prothiofos, Pyrethrins, Spinosad, Sulphur | Controls insects, fungi, and weeds. Also regulates plant growth. | Numerous highly toxic compounds, including organophosphates (Fenthion, Methidathion) and organochlorines (Lindane, Endosulfan), are used. High risk to mammals. |
| Potatoes | Acephate, Aldicarb, Azinphos-methyl, Azoxystrobin, Benalaxyl, Bifenthrin, Carbendazim, Carbofuran, Chlorfenapyr, Chlorpyrifos, Copper and its salts, Cyfluthrin, beta, Cyhalothrin, gamma, Cyhalothrin, lamba, Cypermethrin, alpha, Cyromazine, Deltamethrin, Demeton-S-methyl, Dichlorophene, Diflubenzuron, Dimethoate, Dimethomorph, Disulfoton, Diquat dibromide, Endosulfan, EPTC, Esfenvalerate, Ethoprop, Fenamiphos, Fenvalerate, Fluorochloridone, Fosthiazate, Furfural, Iprodione, Iprovalicarb, Indoxacarb, Lindane, Malathion, Maneb, MCPA, Metalaxyl, Metazachlor, Methamidophos, Methidathion, Methomyl, Metiram, Mevinphos, Pendimethalin, Pencycuron, Phenthoate, Phorate, Procymidone, Profenofos, Propamocarb hydrochloride, Propineb, Spinosad | Controls a very wide range of pests, including insects, nematodes, fungi, and weeds. Also acts as a desiccant. | A large number of highly toxic compounds, including organophosphates (Phorate, Azinphos-methyl) and carbamates (Aldicarb, Carbofuran), are used. The overall risk to mammals is very high. |
| Pulses | Acephate, Carbendazim, Benomyl, Pirimiphos-methyl | Controls insects and fungi. | Organophosphates like Pirimiphos-methyl are toxic to mammals. |
| Quinces | Captan, Dicofol, Dodine, Endosulfan, Fenthion, Fluazifop-P-butyl, Malathion, Parathion | Controls fungi, insects, and weeds. | Fenthion and Parathion are highly toxic organophosphates. Endosulfan is also highly toxic. High risk to mammals. |
| Raspberries | Iprodione | Controls fungi. | Dicarboximide fungicides have moderate toxicity to mammals. |
| Rooibos tea (Green and Dried) | Cyanazine, Cypermethrin, Demeton-S-methyl, Oxydemeton-methyl | Controls weeds and insects. | Demeton-S-methyl and Oxydemeton-methyl are highly toxic organophosphates. |
| Rye | Deltamethrin, MCPA | Controls insects and weeds. | MCPA is a chlorophenoxy herbicide that can be toxic. Deltamethrin is a pyrethroid. |
| Sorghum | Acetochlor, Atrazine, Bendiocarb, Bromoxynil phenol, Carbaryl, Carbofuran, Cyfluthrin, Cyfluthrin, beta, Cyhalothrin, gamma, Cyhalothrin, lamba, Cypermethrin, beta, Cypermethrin, zeta, Deltamethrin, Demeton-S-methyl, Dicamba, Dimethoate, Endosulfan, Esfenvalerate, Fenvalerate, Methomyl, Metochlor, Oxydemeton-methyl, Parathion, Pirimicarb, Pirimiphos-methyl | Controls insects, nematodes, and weeds. | Contains highly toxic organophosphates (Parathion, Oxydemeton-methyl) and carbamates (Bendiocarb, Carbofuran, Methomyl). Very high risk to mammals. |
| Soya beans | Cycloxydim, Fomesafen, Fluazifop-P-butyl, Haloxyfop-R, Imazapyr, Metochlor, Metribuzin, Pirimiphos-methyl | Controls weeds and insects. | The organophosphate Pirimiphos-methyl is toxic to mammals. |
| Spinach | Captan, Mevinphos, Parathion | Controls fungi and insects. | Mevinphos and Parathion are extremely toxic organophosphates. Very high risk to mammals. |
| Strawberries | Captan, Dimethoate, Iprodione, Propargite, Sulphur | Controls fungi, insects, and mites. | Dimethoate is a highly toxic organophosphate. |
| Sugarcane | Acetochlor, Ametryne, Atrazine, Carbofuran, Cyanazine, Cypermethrin, alpha, Dicamba, Diuron, Endosulfan, EPTC, Ethephon, Glyphosate, Haloxyfop-R, Ioxynil, Malathion, MCPA, Metazachlor, Metochlor, MSMA, Paraquat dichloride, Propyzamide, Sulcotrione, Sulfentrazone | Controls a wide array of insects, nematodes, and weeds. Also regulates plant growth. | Contains highly toxic carbamates (Carbofuran) and organochlorines (Endosulfan). Paraquat dichloride is highly toxic if ingested. High risk to mammals. |
| Sunflower seed | Carbofuran, Cycloxydim, Diquat dibromide, EPTC, Endosulfan, Esfenvalerate, Fenvalerate, Fluorochloridone, Imidacloprid, Methomyl, Metazachlor, Metochlor, Pirimiphos-methyl, Piperonyl butoxide, Pyrethrins | Controls insects, nematodes, and weeds. Also acts as a desiccant. | The presence of Carbofuran, Endosulfan, and Methomyl (all highly toxic) poses a significant risk to mammals. |
| Sweet corn | Cyanazine, EPTC, Metazachlor | Controls weeds. | Triazine and carbamate herbicides have varying levels of toxicity to mammals. |
| Sweet potatoes | Aldicarb, Deltamethrin, EPTC, Lindane, Parathion | Controls insects, nematodes, and weeds. | Contains Aldicarb, Lindane, and Parathion, all of which are highly toxic to mammals. Very high risk. |
| Tomatoes | Acephate, Acetamiprid, Acibenzolar-S-methyl, Acrinathrin, Aldicarb, Aldrin, Amitraz, Azinphos-methyl, Azoxystrobin, Benalaxyl, Benomyl, Bifenthrin, Captan, Carbaryl, Carbendazim, Chlorfenapyr, Chlorpyrifos, Clofentezine, Copper and its salts, Cyfluthrin, Cyfluthrin, beta, Cyhalothrin, gamma, Cyhalothrin, lamba, Cyhexatin, Cycloxydim, Cypermethrin, Cypermethrin, beta, Cypermethrin, zeta, Deltamethrin, Demeton-S-methyl, Diazinon, Dichlorophene, Dicofol, Dimethoate, Dimethomorph, Disulfoton, Emamectin, benzoate, Endosulfan, Etoxazole, Fenamiphos, Fenazaquin, Fenbutatin-oxide, Fenvalerate, Folpet, Furfural, Imidacloprid, Indoxacarb, Iprodione, Iprovalicarb, Lindane, Lufenuron, Malathion, Maneb, Metalaxyl, Methamidophos, Methomyl, Mevinphos, Novaluron, Omethoate, Oxydemeton-methyl, Parathion, Piperonyl butoxide, Procymidone, Profenofos, Propargite, Propineb, Pyrethrins, Spinosad, Sulphur, Cartap monohydrochloride | Controls a very wide range of pests. | A very large number of highly toxic compounds, including organophosphates (Aldrin, Parathion, Mevinphos) and carbamates (Aldicarb, Methomyl), are used. The overall risk to mammals is very high. |
| Wheat | Acetamiprid, Benomyl, Bifenthrin, Bromoxynil phenol, Bromuconazole, Carbaryl, Carbofuran, Chlorsulfuron, Clodinafop-propargyl, Cyfluthrin, Cyfluthrin, beta, Cyhalothrin, gamma, Cyhalothrin, lamba, Cypermethrin, Cypermethrin, alpha, Cypermethrin, beta, Cypermethrin, zeta, Deltamethrin, Dicamba, Diclofop-methyl, Dimethoate, Disulfoton, Endosulfan, Esfenvalerate, Ethephon, Fenvalerate, Florasulam, Flumetsulam, Imidacloprid, Malathion, MCPA, Metazachlor, Metsulfuron-methyl, Methomyl, Mevinphos, Omethoate, Oxydemeton-methyl, Parathion, Phorate, Pirimicarb, Pirimiphos-methyl, Pyraflufen-ethyl, Pyrethrins | Controls a very wide range of pests. | Contains highly toxic organophosphates (Parathion, Mevinphos, Phorate) and carbamates (Carbaryl, Carbofuran). Endosulfan is also present. The overall risk to mammals is very high. |
| Youngberries | Captan, Copper and its salts, Endosulfan, Metalaxyl, Propineb, Sulphur | Controls fungi and insects. | The presence of Endosulfan, a highly toxic organochlorine, poses a significant risk to mammals. |
