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Ziram
General Information
- Product Names:
Vancide R.T. (Vanderbilt)
Niagara (FMC)
Prokil (Gowan)
Repel #2 Wild Animal Repellent (Chacon Chemical)
Rabbit Scat (Bonide Products), formulated with Paradichlorobenzene, Alkyl pyridines, Thiram
- Chemical Class: Dithiocarbamate fungicide
- Uses: Control of fungal diseases on crops including stone fruits, pome fruits, nut crops, vegetables and commercially grown ornamentals; rabbit repellent for ornamentals; and an additive in industrial adhesives, caulking, and latex paints
- Alternatives: Organic agriculture, organic lanwn care
- Beyond Pesticides rating:
Health and Environmental Effects
- Cancer: Likely ()
- Endocrine Disruption: Yes ()
- Reproductive Effects: Not documented
- Neurotoxicity: Yes ()
- Kidney/Liver Damage: Yes ()
- Sensitizer/ Irritant: Yes ()
- Birth/Developmental: Not documented
- Detected in Groundwater: Not documented
- Potential Leacher: Yes ()
- Toxic to Birds: Yes ()
- Toxic to Fish/Aquatic Organisms: Yes (, )
- Toxic to Bees: Not documented
Additional Information
- Regulatory Status:
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