TRADE OR OTHER NAMES
Trade names for products containing the compound include Abat, Abate,
Abathion, Biothion, Bithion, Difennthos, Ecopro, Nimitox, and Swebate. The
compound may also be found in mixed formulations with other insecticides
including trichlorfon.
INTRODUCTION
Temephos is an non-systemic organophosphorus insecticide used to
control mosquito, midge and black fly larvae. It is used in lakes, ponds and
wetlands. It also may be used to control fleas on dogs and cats and to
control lice on humans.
Temephos is a General Use Pesticide.
