Carbaryl

Carbaryl is a chemical compound used primarily as an insecticide in the control of over 100 species of insects. It is a white crystalline solid commonly sold under the brand name Sevin, a trademark of the Bayer Company.

Chemical Properties

Carbaryl is a cholinesterase inhibitor and is toxic to humans. It is classified as a likely human carcinogen by the EPA.

Uses

Carbaryl is used in agriculture, home gardens, forestry, and pet flea collars. It is also used as a molluscicide and an acaricide.

Health Effects

Exposure to carbaryl can cause a variety of health effects in humans, including nausea, stomach cramps, diarrhea, and excessive salivation. In severe cases, it can cause seizures, respiratory failure, and even death.

Environmental Impact

Carbaryl is toxic to bees and other beneficial insects, as well as to fish and aquatic invertebrates. It is also toxic to birds and mammals.

Regulation

In the United States, carbaryl is regulated by the EPA under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).

See Also

• Pesticide
• Insecticide
• Cholinesterase inhibitor
• Carcinogen

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