tau-Fluvalinate
Action/Use:
- Acaricide/Miticide
- ;
- Insecticide
Use:
For Coleoptera, Hemiptera, Lepidoptera on ornamentals and nursery stock. Controls Varroa mites on bees.
Identification
Common Name(s): tau-Fluvalinate (ANSI, BSI, ISO-draft)
Chemistry
Properties: Viscous yellow oil. Boiling point >450°C. Vapor pressure <1 x 10-7 Torr, at 25°C. Soluble in most organic solvents.
Mode of Action / Resistance Management
Chemical Group: Pyrethroid
Mode of Action: Sodium channel modulator
Action Group: IRAC Group 3
Environmental Guidelines
Hazards: Fish: Toxic
Water Solubility: 1.03 ppb at 20° C (pH 7)
Safety Guidelines
Signal Word: CAUTION
Toxicity Class: III
Toxicity: Tech (Rat): Oral LD50 261-282 mg/kg. Dermal >20,000 mg/kg. (Rabbit): Dermal LD50 >20,000 mg/kg
Protective Clothing: Long-sleeved shirt and long pants. Chemical-resistant gloves. Shoes plus socks. Protective eyewear.
Suppliers and Branded Products
Basic Producers:
AAKO B.V. (MAVRIK*)
Makhteshim Agan Group (Klartan*, Mavrik*, Talita*)
Wellmark International (Mavrik Aquaflow*)
Discontinued Names:
Mavrik Systo*
