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Methamidophos is a highly active, systemic,
residual organophosphate insecticide/acaricide /avicide with contact
and stomach action. Its mode of action in insects and mammals is
by decreasing the activity of an enzyme is essential in the normal
transmission of nerve impulses. Methamidophos is a potent acetyltholinesterase
inhibitor.
It is effective against chewing and sucking insects and is used
to control aphids, flea beetles, worms, whiteflies, thrips, cabbage
loopers, Colorado potato beetles, potato tubeworms, armyworms, mites,
leafhoppers, and many others. Crop uses include broccoli, Brussel
sprouts, cauliflower, grapes, celery, sugar beets, cotton, tobacco,
and potatoes. It is used abroad for many vegetables, hops, corn,
peaches, and other crops. Commercially available formulations include
soluble concentrate, emulsifiable concentrate, wettable powder,
granules, ultra-low volume spray and water miscible spray concentrate. |