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methoprene

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methoprene
an insect growth regulator used to control ectoparasites on animals and in their environment. A common ingredient of household flea-bombs.
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Take methoprene, for example, a pesticide widely used to kill mosquito larvae and prevent mosquito-borne illnesses such as West Nile virus.
Standing up for the spineless: are pesticides and other chemicals ... by Pratt, Sara E. / Oceanus
Acute toxicity of resmethrin, malathion and methoprene to larval and juvenile American lobsters (Homarus americanus) and analysis of pesticide levels in surface waters after Scourge (TM), Anvil (TM) and Altosid (TM) application.
Sumithrin immunotoxicity in the American lobster (Homarus americanus) ... by Levin, Milton; Brownawell, Bruce; De Guise, Sylvain / Journal of Shellfish Research
Because the insect growth regulator Methoprene is also removed with vacuuming, vacuum or steam clean before using them and wait at least 4 days after fogging to vacuum.
Flea Control Strategies by Dr. Denice M. Moffat / Pets and Animals community
 
 
 
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