Insecticide

Be afraid: Insecticide-resistant 'super mosquito' discovered

A newly discovered 'super mosquito' has the ability to survive the insecticides used to treat bed nets which are key to preventing the spread of malaria in humans.

Insecticide resistance in India, Africa threatens malaria fight

Because the disease is spread by Anopheles mosquitoes, insecticides are a vital part of controlling it.

SC interim order on endosulfan likely on Friday

The debate rages over whether the pesticide believed to have harmful effects for the environment and human beings should be taken off immediately. Kerala has seen the maximum damage on this front. Before firming up its decision, the apex court wants all stakeholders to make their positions on the issue clear