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Buprofezin

General Information

• Product Names:

  Applaud (Nichino)
  Nni-0772 (Nichino) formulated with Flubendiamide
• Uses: Agriculture, Lawns/broadleaf plants
• Alternatives: Organic agriculture, Organic lawn care
• Beyond Pesticides rating: Least-toxic

Health and Environmental Effects

• Cancer: Not documented
• Endocrine Disruption: Not documented
• Reproductive Effects: Not documented
• Neurotoxicity: Not documented
• Kidney/Liver Damage: Yes (8)
• Sensitizer/ Irritant: Not documented
• Birth/Developmental Not documented
• 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

• Supporting information:
  • PAN Pesticides Database: (Pesticide Action Network)