Chlopyrifos 3% GR Agricultural Insecticides CCC Organophosphate Pesticide

                                                                        Chlopyrifos

Chlorpyrifos (CPS) is an organophosphate pesticide used on crops, animals, and buildings, and in other settings, to kill a number of pests, including insects and worms. It acts on the nervous systems of insects by inhibiting the acetylcholinesterase enzyme. 

Chlorpyrifos is considered moderately hazardous to humans by the World Health Organization based on its acute toxicity.^[7] Exposure surpassing recommended levels has been linked to neurological effects, persistent developmental disorders, and autoimmune disorders.  it is "one of the most widely used organophosphate insecticides" .

Use:

Chlorpyrifos is used in about 100 countries around the world to control insects in agricultural, residential, and commercial settings. Its use in residential applications is restricted in multiple countries. According to Dow, chlorpyrifos is registered for use in nearly 100 countries and is annually applied to approximately 8.5 million crop acres. The crops with the most use include cotton, corn, almonds, and fruit trees, including oranges, bananas, and apples. Use of Chlorpyrifos is not recommended on tomato crops, as it kills the whole plant within two days.

Chlorpyrifos was first registered for use in the United States in 1965 for control of foliage and soil-born insects. The chemical became widely used in residential settings, on golf course turf, as a structural termite control agent, and in agriculture. Most residential use of chlorpyrifos has been phased out in the United States; however, agricultural use remains common.