👉 Insecticides are chemical compounds that are used to control insects on plants or animals. They work by harming and killing insects, making it difficult for them to reproduce and spread their populations. Common insecticides include neem oil, which is derived from the leaves of the tree Malankara Malva, and pyrethrin, which is derived from the leaves of certain plants such as cabbage, melon, and tomato. Other insecticides include organophosphates, carbamates, and