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Phorate

11/29/2017 / By Janine Acero

Phorate — toxicity, side effects, diseases and environmental impacts

Phorate is an extremely toxic organophosphate pesticide, which appears as clear to yellow liquid with a skunk-like odor. Formulations come in granules or emulsifiable concentrate. It is used to control sucking and chewing insects, leafhoppers, leafminers, mites, some nematodes and rootworms. Phorate is registered for use in around half of the world’s countries including the U.S., […]

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