Mathomyl 20EC

Description

Mathomyl 20EC

### **Methomyl: Key Facts**

**Chemical Class**: Carbamate insecticide
**Mode of Action**: Inhibits acetylcholinesterase (AChE), causing nervous system failure in insects.
**Uses**: Controls aphids, thrips, leafminers, and caterpillars in **cotton, vegetables, and fruits**.
**Formulations**: Soluble powder, liquid concentrate.
**Toxicity**:
– **Highly toxic** (WHO Class Ib – “Highly hazardous”)
– Lethal to **humans** (ingestion/inhalation risks)
– **Very toxic to bees, birds, and aquatic life**

**Regulatory Status**:
– **Banned** in the EU, UK, and several countries.
– **Restricted** in the U.S. (limited to professional use).

**Alternatives**: Spinosad, emamectin benzoate (safer for non-target species).