Organophosphates: An Insecticide ingredient that is very dangerous!
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- By Dr. Jill Tack
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Organophosphate is a toxic substance, that is the basis for most insecticides, herbicides and nerve agents causing adverse effects to the development of fetuses and children. It is commonly abbreviated as “OP” but is the general name of esters of phosphoric acid that the Environmental Protection Agency (US Government) has listed as highly toxic to bees, wildlife and humans. Before we dive deeper into understanding how organophosphates affect our health we need to understand how and when they are used.