1) Common insecticide
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Acephate is an organophosphate foliar insecticide of moderate persistence with residual systemic activity of about 10–15 days at the recommended use rate. It is used primarily for control of aphids, including resistant species, in vegetables (e.g. potatoes, carrots, greenhouse tomatoes, and lettuce) and in horticulture (e.g. on roses and greenho...
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a white solid compound, CHNOPS, used as an insecticide against a wide range of plant pests, including aphids, budworms, and tent caterpillars.
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