The effects of methamidophos and deltamethrin on protein phosphorylation indicated that the two insecticides may have more other targets than the fatal targets which could kill insect in short time.

Where only one crop is grown, pests and disease can spread easily, creating the need for potentially toxic pesticides.

The cost of treating pesticide self-poisonings may be reduced by promoting the use of less toxic pesticides and possibly by improving case management in primary care hospitals.