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Coumaphos

General Information

  • Product Names:
  • Chemical Class: Organophosphate
  • Uses: fleas grubs and ticks on cattle sheep goats horses and swine
  • Alternatives: Organic agriculture
  • Beyond Pesticides rating: Toxic

Health and Environmental Effects

  • Cancer: Not documented
  • Endocrine Disruption: Not documented
  • Reproductive Effects: Yes (8)
  • Neurotoxicity: Not documented
  • Kidney/Liver Damage: Yes (8)
  • Sensitizer/ Irritant: Yes (8)
  • Birth/Developmental: Not documented
  • Detected in Groundwater: Yes (8)
  • Potential Leacher: Yes (8)
  • Toxic to Birds: Yes (8)
  • Toxic to Fish/Aquatic Organisms: Yes (8)
  • Toxic to Bees: Yes (85)

Additional Information