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Revised June 1996


Methidathion


Trade and Other Names: Trade names for products containing methidathion include Somonic, Somonil, Supracide, Suprathion and Ultracide. The compound may be found in formulations with many other pesticides.

Regulatory Status: Methidathion is an highly toxic compound in EPA toxicity class I. Labels for products containing it must bear the Signal Word DANGER. Methidathion is a Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP), except for use in nurseries, and on safflower and sunflowers.

Chemical Class: organophosphate

Introduction: Methidathion is a non-systemic organophosphorous insecticide and acaricide with stomach and contact action. The compound is used to control a variety of insects and mites in many crops such as fruits, vegetables, tobacco, alfalfa, and sunflowers, and also in greenhouses and on rose cultures. It is especially useful against scale insects. It works by inhibiting certain enzyme actions in the target pests. It is available in emulsifiable concentrate, wettable powder, and ultra-low volume (ULV) liquid.

Formulation: It is available in emulsifiable concentrate, wettable powder, and ultra-low volume (ULV) liquid formulations.

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Basic Manufacturer:

Ciba-Geigy Corporation
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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