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azinphos-methyl |
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azinphos-methyl an organophosphorus, nonsystemic insecticide and acaricide. Poisoning with the compound causes typical signs for organophosphates. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The first chemicals sacrificed under this stringent new system were the pesticides methyl parathion (banned from use on all fruits and many vegetables) and azinphos methyl (reduced on peaches and pears) in 1999. It's another strike against pesticides: This past summer the Environmental Protection Agency announced a ban on the pesticide methyl parathion, commonly used on fruit and vegetables, and called for a significant reduction in the use of azinphos methyl. Farmers also are expected to apply about 193,000 pounds of azinphos methyl this year, the other dangerous chemical that EPA regulators put a clamp on Monday. |
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