Definition
dichlorvos
noun
- A synthetic organophosphate insecticide used to control household pests, agricultural insects, and parasites in livestock.
Usage: technical; chemistry/agriculture; also known by trade names such as DDVP or Vapona
Examples
- Dichlorvos was commonly used in pest control strips to eliminate household insects.
- The farmer applied dichlorvos to protect the livestock from parasitic infestations.
- Dichlorvos works by disrupting the nervous system of target insects.
- Many countries have restricted or banned dichlorvos due to health and environmental concerns.
- The chemical compound dichlorvos is an organophosphate that has been used in veterinary medicine.