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Fenamiphos


Trade and Other Names: Trade names for products containing fenamiphos include Bay 68138, Nemacur and Phenamiphos. It may also be found in formulations with other pesticides such as isofenphos, carbofuran and disulfoton.

Regulatory Status: Fenamiphos is an highly toxic compound in EPA toxicity class I. It is a Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP). RUPs may be purchased and applied only by a certified applicator. Labels for products containing fenamiphos must carry the Signal Word DANGER.

Chemical Class: organophosphate

Introduction: Fenamiphos is an organophosphate nematicide used to control a wide variety of nematode (roundworm) pests. Nematodes can live as parasites on the outside or the inside of a plant. They may be free living or associated with cyst and root-knot formations in plants. Fenamiphos is used on a variety of plants including tobacco, turf, bananas, pineapples, citrus and other fruit vines, some vegetables, and grains. The compound is absorbed by roots and is then translocated throughout the plant. Fenamiphos, as is typical of other organophosphates, blocks the enzyme acetylcholinesterase in the target pest. The pesticide also has secondary activity against other invertebrates such as sucking insects and spider mites. It is available in emulsifiable concentrate, granular, or emulsion formulations.

Formulation: It is available in emulsifiable concentrate, granular, or emulsion formulations.

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Basic Manufacturer:

Miles, Inc.
P.O. Box 4913
8400 Hawthorn Road
Kansas City, MO 64120

References:

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




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