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- Use: Broad-spectrum insecticide used against soil-borne and foliar insects (aphids, cutworms, rootworms, borers) on a wide range of crops including fruits, vegetables, corn, and soybeans.
- Conclusion: Chlorpyrifos is a potent and historically important insecticide, but its high acute toxicity and strong evidence linking it to neurodevelopmental harm in children led to bans or severe restrictions on agricultural use in many countries (including the EU and US), highlighting the critical need for safer alternatives.