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Pymetrozine

General Information

  • Product Names:
  • Chemical Class: Pyridine azomethines
  • Uses: Control whiteflies and aphids
  • Alternatives: Organic agriculture
  • Beyond Pesticides rating: Toxic

Health and Environmental Effects

  • Cancer: Likely (39)
  • Endocrine Disruption: No
  • Reproductive Effects: Yes (39)
  • Neurotoxicity: Yes (39)
  • Kidney/Liver Damage: Yes (39)
  • Sensitizer/ Irritant: Yes (39)
  • Birth/Developmental Yes (39)
  • Detected in Groundwater: Not documented
  • Potential Leacher: Not documented
  • Toxic to Birds: Not documented
  • Toxic to Fish/Aquatic Organisms: Not documented
  • Toxic to Bees: Not documented

Additional Information