Pesticides are substances used to control pests and include insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and rodenticides. They work through various mechanisms such as inhibiting acetylcholinesterase, disrupting sodium channels, or inhibiting plant processes like photosynthesis. While effective, many pesticides can be toxic, especially to non-target organisms. The toxicity of organophosphates, carbamates, pyrethroids and other pesticides is described. Their treatment and mechanisms of toxicity are discussed. The toxicity of other pesticide classes like organochlorines, herbicides and fungicides is also summarized.