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Pirimiphos-methyl
General Information
- Product Names:
- Chemical Class: Organophosphate
- Uses: As a broad-spectrum organophosphate insecticide and acaricide, pirimiphos-methyl is primarily used post-harvest on grains (corn, sorghum, wheat, barley, oats), seeds, and peanuts, as well as in domestic/industrial areas and in cattle ear tags.
- Alternatives: Organic Agriculture, Organic Lawn Care
- Beyond Pesticides rating: Toxic
Health and Environmental Effects
- Cancer: Not documented
- Endocrine Disruption: Not documented
- Reproductive Effects: Yes
- Neurotoxicity: Yes
- Kidney/Liver Damage: Not documented
- Sensitizer/ Irritant: Not documented
- Birth/Developmental: Yes
- 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