NOMENCLATURE
Common name pyriproxyfen
IUPAC name
4-phenoxyphenyl (RS)-2-(2-pyridyloxy)propyl ether
Chemical Abstracts name
2-[1-methyl-2-(4-phenoxyphenoxy)ethoxy]pyridine
CAS RN [95737-68-1] unstated stereochemistry
APPLICATIONS
Mode of action
Insect growth regulator; suppressor of embryogenesis, inhibitor of metamorphosis and inhibitor of reproduction.
Uses
Control of public health insect pests (flies, beetles, midges, mosquitoes); applied to breeding sites (swamps, livestock houses, etc.). Also used for control of whitefly and thrips.
Formulation types
Pyriproxyfen 95%TC
Pyriproxyfen 5%EW
Pyriproxyfen 5%ME
Pyriproxyfen 10.8%EC
Packing details
10ML ~200L for liquid formulations, 1G~25KG for solid formulations |
