Chlormephos
Action/Use:
- Insecticide
Use:
Controls wireworms, white grubs.
Identification
Common Name(s): Chlormephos (ISO, BSI)
Chemistry
Properties: Liquid, specific gravity 1.260. Soluble in most organic solvents.
Mode of Action / Resistance Management
Chemical Group: Organophosphate
Mode of Action: Acetylcholine esterase inhibitor
Action Group: IRAC Group 1
Environmental Guidelines
Hazards: Fish: LC50 1.5 mg/l (harlequin). Bird: LD50 260 mg/kg (quail). Bee: Toxic
Water Solubility: Slightly soluble
Safety Guidelines
Signal Word: DANGER-POISON
Toxicity Class: I
Toxicity: (Rat): Oral LD50 7 mg/kg. Dermal LD50 27 mg/kg
Suppliers and Branded Products
Basic Producers:
Bayer CropScience (Dotan*)
