Understanding Disulfoton: A Highly Toxic Systemic Insecticide Disulfoton, also known as ethyl disulfoton or Disyston, is a ​highly toxic systemic insecticide​ primarily used for protecting certain vegetables and flowers from pest infestations. This pale yellow chemical compound (C8H19O2PS3) belongs to the organophosphate family and functions by inhibiting cholinesterase activity, leading to nervous system disruption in insects . Despite its effectiveness against pests like root aphids and other soil-dwelling insects, disulfoton poses ​significant health risks​ to humans, with exposure potentially causing symptoms ranging from headaches and nausea to severe respiratory distress and neurological effects depending on dosage and exposure duration . The global market for disulfoton has undergone substantial changes due…