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Chlorpyrifos

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Chlorpyrifos
A highly toxic crystalline acetylcholinesterase-inhibiting organophosphate insecticide used to control insect pests. It is a neurotoxin and suspected endocrine disruptor, and has been associated with asthma, reproductive and developmental toxicity, and acute toxicity
chlorpyrifos
an organophosphorus insecticide used widely for the control of ectoparasites on animals and in the treatment of their environment.
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The restrictions apply to the use of chlorpyrifos, diazinon and malathion near salmon waters in Washington, California, Oregon and Idaho.
EPA rule limits three pesticides near salmon waters by The Food & Fiber Letter
Chlorpyrifos is an organophosphate pesticide that is characterized as a strong toxin.
Risky pesticide sales continue by Arab News (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia)
Diazinon, chlorpyrifos and malathion have all been found in Willamette Valley rivers and I want those chemicals out of our waters.
Agency: Chemicals a danger to salmon by The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)
 
 
 
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