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Terbufos


Trade and Other Names: Trade names include AC 92100, Aragran, Contraven, Counter, and Plydox.

Regulatory Status: Products containing 15% or more terbufos are classified as Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs). RUPs may be purchased and used only by certified applicators. Terbufos is classified as toxicity class I - highly toxic. Terbufos products are labeled with the Signal Word DANGER.

Chemical Class: organophosphate

Introduction: Terbufos is an organophosphate insecticide and nematicide used on corn, sugar beets and grain sorghum. Primarily formulated as granules, it is applied at planting in a band or directly to the seed furrow. Terbufos controls wireworms, seedcorn maggots, white grubs, corn rootworm larvae, and other pests.

Formulation: Primarily formulated as granules, it is applied at planting in a band or directly to the seed furrow.

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Basic Manufacturer:

American Cyanamid Co.
One Cyanamid Plaza
Wayne, NJ 07470-8426

References:

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




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