Chemistry:Bistrifluron

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Bistrifluron is an insecticide of the benzoylurea class.[1] It is used to control chewing insects such as aphids, whiteflies, caterpillars, and termites.[2][3][4] It is not highly toxic to mammals, but bioaccumulation may be a concern.[2] It has a low level of toxicity to birds and moderate to high toxicity to most aquatic animals, honeybees, and earthworms.[2]

References

  1. "Bistrifluron fact sheet". http://www.bcpcpesticidecompendium.org/bistrifluron.html. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Bistrifluron". Pesticide Properties DataBase. University of Hertforshire. http://sitem.herts.ac.uk/aeru/ppdb/en/Reports/1018.htm. 
  3. Kim, Min-Ki; Kim, Hak-Yong; Seo, Dong-Kyu; Yoon, Changmann; Kim, Gil-Hah (2007). "Insecticidal Properties of Bistrifluron, Benzoylphenylurea Insecticide, against Cotton Caterpillar, Palpita indica (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)". Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology 10 (3): 269–274. doi:10.1016/S1226-8615(08)60362-3. Bibcode2007JAsPE..10..269K. 
  4. Webb, Garry (2017). "Elimination of Coptotermes lacteus (Froggatt) (Blattodea: Rhinotemitidae) Colonies Using Bistrifluron Bait Applied through In-Ground Bait Stations Surrounding Mounds". Insects 8 (3): 98. doi:10.3390/insects8030098. PMID 28895934.