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12/14/2017
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By Zoey Sky
Propazine – toxicity, side effects, diseases and environmental impacts
Propazine is a chlorotriazine herbicide used to control broadleaf weeds and annual grasses in sweet sorghum. It is applied as a spray at the time of planting or right after planting, but before weed or sorghum emergence. Propazine is also used as a post-emergence selective herbicide on vegetation such as carrots, celery and fennel. It is available […]
12/08/2017
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By Zoey Sky
Chlorfenapyr — toxicity, side effects, diseases and environmental impacts
Chlorfenapyr is a pesticide used to control many insects and mites, especially those that are resistant to carbamate, organophosphate, and pyrethroid compounds. A substance of synthetic origin, chlorfenapyr’s mode of action is limited systemic activity, mainly through the stomach but with some contact action. It is an uncoupler of oxidative phosphorylation. Chlorfenapyr is derived from a […]
12/08/2017
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By Zoey Sky
Chlorantraniliprole — toxicity, side effects, diseases and environmental impacts
Chlorantraniliprole is a member of the anthranilic diamine class of insecticides. This insecticide affects insect ryanodine receptors, which means it interrupts normal muscle contraction. Chlorantraniliprole acts against a wide range of insects including many species of moths, leafrollers, armyworms, caterpillars, white grubs, and beetles. Applications must be timed to the most susceptible insect state, and it is often […]
12/07/2017
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By Zoey Sky
DDT — toxicity, side effects, diseases and environmental impacts
DDT, also known as dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane, belongs to a class of pesticides called organochlorides. It is a synthetic chemical compound that doesn’t occur in nature. DDT appears as a colorless, crystalline solid. DDT is one of the most controversial chemical compounds in recent history. While it is effective as an insecticide, its potent toxicity isn’t limited to insects. […]
12/07/2017
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By Zoey Sky
Cyromazine – toxicity, side effects, diseases and environmental impacts
Cyromazine is an ectoparasiticide, or an insect growth regulator. It is mainly used to control Diptera larvae. Cyromazine belongs to the family of Aminotriazines, which are organic compounds containing an amino group attached to a triazine ring. It appears as a white crystalline solid. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of cyromazine in livestock. […]
12/05/2017
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By Zoey Sky
Disulfoton — toxicity, side effects, diseases and environmental impacts
Disulfoton is an organophosphate aphicide and insecticide used to control a variety of harmful pests that attack different field and vegetable crops. It does not occur naturally. Pure disulfoton appears as a colorless oil with an unidentifiable characteristic odor and taste. However, the technical product is dark yellowish, with an aromatic odor. Disulfoton is used […]
12/02/2017
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By Zoey Sky
Glufosinate-ammonium — toxicity, side effects, diseases and environmental impacts
Glufosinate-ammonium is a non-selective herbicide and is synthetically produced compound from the chemical phosphinic acid. Glufosinate-ammonium was originally isolated from two species of Streptomyces fungi. It appears as a crystalline solid. Glufosinate-ammonium acts on contact, with very minimal systemic effect. It can be applied as a foliar spray and a soil treatment, to both pre-emergent […]
12/02/2017
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By Zoey Sky
Gamma-BHC — toxicity, side effects, diseases and environmental impacts
Gamma-BHC, also known as lindane, is a broad-spectrum insecticide. It has been used since 1949 for agricultural and non-agricultural purposes. Gamma-BHC is banned in various countries. It has been banned by the European Union countries for plant protection while California has banned gamma-BHC-based products used to treat lice and scabies. In Europe, gamma-BHC usage was […]
11/30/2017
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By Zoey Sky
Lambda-cyhalothrin — toxicity, side effects, diseases and environmental impacts
Lambda-cyhalothrin is a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide and acaricide. It is used to control pests like aphids and butterfly larvae. It is applied to crops such as cotton and ornamentals. Lambda-cyhalothrin can also be used for structural pest management or in public health applications to control insects such as cockroaches, mosquitoes, ticks, and flies, which can act […]
11/29/2017
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By Zoey Sky
Propoxur — toxicity, side effects, diseases and environmental impacts
Propoxur is an N-methylcarbamate insecticide and acaricide. It is used for both agricultural and public health purposes, and it is usually applied by spraying or as a dust. The agricultural crop applications of propoxur include sugar cane, cocoa, grapes and other fruit, maize, rice, vegetables, cotton, lucerne, forestry, and ornamentals. Propoxur appears as a white to cream-colored crystalline […]
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