1. APPLICATIONS
Biochemistry: Acts by stimulating the release of aminobutyric acid, an inhibitory neurotransmitter, thus causing paralysis.
Mode of action: Non-systemic insecticide which penetrates leaf tissues by translaminar movement. Paralyses the lepidoptera, which stop feeding within hours of ingestion, and die 2-4 dat.
Uses: For control of Lepidoptera on vegetables, brassicas and cotton, at up to 16 g/ha, and in pine trees, at 5-25 g/ha.
2. TOXICOLOGY
Oral: Acute oral LD50 for rats 76-89 mg/kg.
Skin and eye: Acute dermal LD50 for rabbits >2000 mg/kg. It is not irritant to skin, and has no sensitising potential.
Inhalation: LC50 (4 h) for rats 2.12-4.44 mg/m3.