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- adjective Common misspelling of
organophosphorus .
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Examples
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(Rhyzopertha dominica) are most effectively controlled by pyrethroids, less by organophosphorous compounds.
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It controls insect strains resistant to organophosphorous compounds.
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Combined products, also known as "cocktails", containing an organophosphorous compound and a pyrethroid have been used as broadspectrum insecticides for some years and have performed very well in cases of mixed infestation.
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Seasonal escalation of organophosphorous and carbamate resistance in
Chapter 13 1996
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Malathion-resistant insects frequently exhibit cross resistances to newer organophosphorous compounds.
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Malathion has a weaker effect than most other organophosphorous insecticides and degrades comparatively quickly under hot and humid and alkaline conditions.
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It is most valuable when used in combination with organophosphorous insecticides and has a long stability.
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There are two main groups of active ingredients used in stored product protection, organophosphorous compounds and pyrethroids:
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· In the case of infestation with beetles other than Bostrichidae organophosphorous compounds should be applied.
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It functions as a natural bioscavenger, like a sponge, to absorb toxins such as organophosphorous poisons nerve agents and certain pesticides, before they cause irreversible neurological damage.
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