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Dichlorvos (2,2-dichlorovinyl dimethyl phosphate) is an insecticide. Image File history File links Wiki_letter_w. ... A insecticide is a pesticide used against insects in all development forms. ...
Dichlorvos is an insecticide which is used to control insects primarily in storage areas and barns.
Dichlorvos is used for insect control in food storage areas, green houses, and barns, and control of insects on livestock.
Dichlorvos enters the environment during its manufacture and use, from landfills, and from accidental spills during transport and leaks from storage containers.
The oral LD50 for dichlorvos is 61 to 175 mg/kg in mice, 100 to 1090 mg/kg in dogs, 15 mg/kg in chickens, 25 to 80 mg/kg in rats, 157 mg/kg in pigs, and 11 to 12.5 mg/kg in rabbits.
The dermal LD50 for dichlorvos is 70.4 to 250 mg/kg in rats, 206 mg/kg in mice, and 107 mg/kg in rabbits.
Dichlorvos is a colorless to amber liquid with a mild chemical odor [13].
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