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Revised June 1996


Diazinon


Trade and Other Names: Trade names of this product include Basudin, Dazzel, Gardentox, Kayazol, Knox Out, Nucidol, and Spectracide. Diazinon may be found in formulations with a variety of other pesticides such as pyrethrins, lindane, and disulfoton.

Regulatory Status: Diazinon is classified as a Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) and is for professional pest control operator use only. In 1988, EPA canceled registration of diazinon for use on golf courses and sod farms because of die offs of birds that often congregated in these areas. It is classified toxicity class II - moderately toxic, or toxicity class III - slightly toxic, depending on the formulation. Products containing diazinon bear the Signal Word WARNING or CAUTION.

Chemical Class: organophosphate

Introduction: Diazinon is a nonsystemic organophosphate insecticide used to control cockroaches, silverfish, ants, and fleas in residential, non-food buildings. Bait is used to control scavenger yellow jackets in the western U.S. It is used on home gardens and farms to control a wide variety of sucking and leaf eating insects. It is used on rice, fruit trees, sugarcane, corn, tobacco, potatoes and on horticultural plants. It is also an ingredient in pest strips. Diazinon has veterinary uses against fleas and ticks. It is available in dust, granules, seed dressings, wettable powder, and emulsifiable solution formulations.

Formulation: It is available in dust, granules, seed dressings, wettable powder, and emulsifiable solution formulations.

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Basic Manufacturer:

Ciba-Geigy Corp.
P.O. Box 18300
Greensboro, NC 27419-8300

References:

References for the information in this PIP can be found in Reference List Number 5




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