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Diflubenzuron


Trade and Other Names: Diflubenzuron is sold under the trade name Dimilin. Other trade names inlcude DU112307, ENT-29054, Micromite, and OMS-1804.

Regulatory Status: Some formulations of diflubenzuron may be classified as Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs) in the U.S. RUPs may be purchased and used only by certified applicators. Diflubenzuron is classified as toxicity class III - slightly toxic. Products containing it bear the Signal Word CAUTION.

Chemical Class: benzoylphenylurea

Introduction: Diflubenzuron is a benzoylphenyl urea used on forest and field crops to selectively control insects and parasites. Principal target insect species are the gypsy moth, forest tent caterpiller, several evergreen eating moths, and the boll weevil. It is also used as a larvae control chemical in mushroom operations and animal houses. Diflubenzuron is a stomach and contact poison. It acts by inhibiting the production of chitin, a compound that makes the outer covering of the insect hard and thus interferes with the formation of the insect's cuticle or shell. It is available as a suspension concentrate, wettable powder, or in granules.

Formulation: It is available as a suspension concentrate, wettable powder, or in granules.

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Basic Manufacturer:

Uniroyal Chemical Co., Inc.
Benson Road
Middlebury, CT 06749

References:

References for the information in this PIP can be found in Reference List Number 9




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