Crystalline in nature, chlorpyrifos is a form of organophosphate insecticide that is widely used in both agricultural and home settings. Organophosphates (sometimes abbreviated OP) are a common name for phosphoric acid esters. This insecticide is marketed under several different brand names including: Dursban, Brodan, Scout, Detmol UA, Stipend, Empire, Paqeant, Dowco 179, Lorsban, Piridane, and Eradex. The chemical works by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase (AChE), which is an enzyme that degrades neurotransmitters.
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Termite prevention – pre-construction termite treatment
Pre-Construction Termite Treatment By Rachel C. The old adage of “an ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure” is absolutely true, especially when it comes to building a home and preventing termites. While it is nearly impossible to prevent anything from happening one hundred percent, pre-treating the area where your home is to be constructed or where an addition is to be built, can drastically increase your chances of remaining free of termites.
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Repellent termiticides
Pesticides that are targeted towards the control of termites are usually called termiticides. Today, there are two main categories of termiticide applied to soil or wood: repellent termiticides and non-repellent termiticides. The main difference in how these two types of termiticides work is defined by how the termites react when they encounter the area of treatment. Repellent termiticides are perceived by some to be more environmentally friendly – although that is debatable, since all termite control chemicals affect the environment (one way or the other).
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Advantages and disadvantages of liquid termiticides
Liquid termiticides are commonly applied as a form of barrier treatment, in order to control infestations of subterranean termites in and around homes. These types of barriers work by keeping termites away from a structure as well as killing those that penetrate the treated area. But what are the advantages and disadvantages of liquid termiticides?
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