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Flufenoxuron is an insecticide that belongs to the benzoylurea chitin synthesis inhibitor group, which also includes diflubenzuron, triflumuron, and lufenuron. [1] Flufenoxuron is a white crystalline powder. [1] It has low solubility in water, is not flammable, and is not an oxidizer. [1]
Methomyl is a common active ingredient in commercial fly bait, for which the label instructions in the United States warn that "It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling." "Off-label" uses and other uses not specifically targeted at problem insects are illegal, dangerous, and ill-advised. [5 ...
Acephate is an organophosphate foliar and soil insecticide of moderate persistence with residual systemic activity of about 10–15 days at the recommended use rate. It is used primarily for control of aphids, including resistant species, in vegetables (e.g. potatoes, carrots, greenhouse tomatoes, and lettuce) and in horticulture (e.g. on roses and greenhouse ornamentals).
Carbosulfan is used as an insecticide. [1] The European Union banned use of carbosulfan in 2007. [2] Its oral LD 50 for rats is 90 to 250 mg/kg bw, inhalation LC 50 is 0.61 mg/L. Carbosulfan is only slightly absorbed through skin (LD 50 >2000 mg/kg for rabbits).
Methoxychlor was used to protect crops, ornamentals, livestock, and pets against fleas, mosquitoes, cockroaches, and other insects. It was intended to be a replacement for DDT, but has since been banned for use as a pesticide based on its acute toxicity, bioaccumulation, and endocrine disruption activity.
Methamidophos, trade name "Monitor," is an organophosphate insecticide.. Crops grown with the use of methamidophos include potatoes [1] and some Latin American rice. [2] Many nations have used methamidophos on crops, including developed nations such as Spain, United States, Japan, and Australia.
Diflubenzuron is an insecticide of the benzoylurea class. [2] It is used in forest management and on field crops [3] to selectively control insect pests, particularly forest tent caterpillar moths, boll weevils, gypsy moths, and other types of moths. [1] It is a widely used larvicide in India for control of mosquito larvae by public health ...
Hydramethylnon (AC 217,300) is an insecticide used primarily in the form of baits for cockroaches and ants. [1] [2] [3] It works by inhibiting complex III in the mitochondrial inner membrane and leads to a halting of oxidative phosphorylation (IRAC class 20A).