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Oryzalin
General Information
- Fact Sheet: Oryzalin.pdf
- Product Names:
Lilly/Miller Weed & Grass Preventer (Central Garden & Pet)
Ferti-Lome Weed and Feed Special (Voluntary Purchasing Group), formulated with Benefin
Vertagreen Pre-Emergence Weed & Feed (United Industries), formulated with Benefin
Pro-Teck (Howard Johnson's Enterprises)
XL2G (Setre Chemical), formulated with Benefin
- Chemical Class: Dinitroaniline sulfonamide herbicide
- Uses: Control of annual grasses, broadleaf weeds, woody shrubs and vines in grapes, berries and orchard crops, fruits nuts; residential and commercial/industrial lawns and turf, golf course turf, ornamentals and shade trees, Christmas tree plantations, fencerows/hedgerows, nonagricultural rights-of-way, and uncultivated areas including patios, paths, paved areas and power stations.
- Alternatives: Organic agriculture, Organic lawn care, Organic christmas trees, Least-toxic rights-of-way managment
- Beyond Pesticides rating:
Health and Environmental Effects
- Cancer:
- Endocrine Disruption: Not documented
- Reproductive Effects: Not documented
- Neurotoxicity: Not documented
- Kidney/Liver Damage: Yes ()
- Sensitizer/ Irritant: Yes ()
- Birth/Developmental: Yes ()
- Detected in Groundwater: Not documented
- Potential Leacher: Yes ()
- Toxic to Birds: Not documented
- Toxic to Fish/Aquatic Organisms: Yes ()
- Toxic to Bees: Not documented
Residential Uses as Found in the ManageSafe™ Database
Additional Information
- Regulatory Status:
- Supporting information:
