Phoxim is an organophosphate insecticide that is produced by the Bayer corporation. It is an analogous dimethyl ester and an organothiophosphate acaricide. It is allowed for use in limited applications in the European Union.Commission for Veterinary Medicinal Products; Phoxim Summary Report It is banned for use on crops in the European Union since 22 December 2007.COMMISSION DECISION of 21 June 2007 concerning the non-inclusion of certain active substances in Annex I to Council Directive 91/414/EEC and the withdrawal of authorisations for plant protection products containing these substances
It is used in veterinary medicine to treat ectoparasitic acarids.
This pesticide should be used with caution since some insects like Helicoverpa assulta become even more resistant when exposed.
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