Aspectos gerais dos estudos de complexos metálicos como possíveis pesticidas : uma revisão

Abstract

Pesticides are used to control unwanted pests that decrease the efficiency of food production.They are mainly used against insects, weeds, bacteria, fungi, as well as in the treatment of wood and in the fight against disease-transmitting vectors such as Aedes aegypti. Even though pesticides are excellent at combating pests, they also have their disadvantages, as they can easily contaminate water and soil when used incorrectly. They can also leave toxic residues in food, which when ingested by humans or animals can pose serious health risks. In addition, they can cause poisoning in rural producers, and their misuse can even lead to death. Their misuse can also contribute to the development of pesticide-resistant pests, making them inefficient. With all these problems, one of the solutions is the development of less environmentally aggressive pesticides, and one of the strong candidates are metal complexes, which have been studied by different researchers. Therefore, this work is a literature review of metal complexes studied as possible pesticides.