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Primiphos methyl
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Pirimiphos-methyl is a phosphorothioate used as an insecticide. It was originally developed by Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd., now Syngenta, in 1967.[1]
This is one of several compounds used for vector control of Triatoma. These insects are implicated in the transmission of Chagas disease in the Americas.[2] Pirimiphos-methyl can be applied as an interior surface paint additive, in order to achieve a residual pesticide effect.
Pyrimiphos-ethyl is a related insecticide in which the methyl groups are replaced with ethyl groups.
References
References
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ CHAPTER 3: Triatomine bugs, Vectors of Chagas disease, World Health Organization
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