Axxiprox 10.8EC

Description

Axxiprox 10.8EC

**Pyriproxyfen – Insecticide Summary**

– **Type:** **IGR** (Insect Growth Regulator) – mimics juvenile hormone
– **Mode of Action:** Disrupts molting & reproduction, preventing larvae from maturing into adults
– **Target Pests:** **Whiteflies, mosquitoes (Aedes), scales, fleas, cockroaches**
– **Uses:**
– **Agriculture:** Citrus, cotton, vegetables
– **Public Health:** Larvicide for dengue/mosquito control
– **Veterinary:** Flea control
– **Pros:**
– Low toxicity to mammals & bees (non-neurotoxic)
– Long-lasting residual effect
– **Cons:** Slow-acting (takes days to kill)
– **Alternatives:** Methoprene (another IGR), neonicotinoids (faster kill)