Carbaryl
Carbaryl is a chemical compound used primarily as an insecticide in the control of over 100 species of insects. It is a white crystalline solid commonly sold under the brand name Sevin, a trademark of the Bayer Company.
Chemical Properties[edit | edit source]
Carbaryl is a cholinesterase inhibitor and is toxic to humans. It is classified as a likely human carcinogen by the EPA.
Uses[edit | edit source]
Carbaryl is used in agriculture, home gardens, forestry, and pet flea collars. It is also used as a molluscicide and an acaricide.
Health Effects[edit | edit source]
Exposure to carbaryl can cause a variety of health effects in humans, including nausea, stomach cramps, diarrhea, and excessive salivation. In severe cases, it can cause seizures, respiratory failure, and even death.
Environmental Impact[edit | edit source]
Carbaryl is toxic to bees and other beneficial insects, as well as to fish and aquatic invertebrates. It is also toxic to birds and mammals.
Regulation[edit | edit source]
In the United States, carbaryl is regulated by the EPA under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).
See Also[edit | edit source]
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