Chlorobenzilate is an organic chlorine miticide, DDT related chemical. Chlorobenzilate has effects on eggs, larvae and imagoes of a wide variety of red mite, especially on citrus rust mites.
Chlorobenzilate Ethyl 4,4'-dichlorobenzilate
Chlorobenzilate is not a medical substance. It is a pesticide that was previously used to control mites on citrus and deciduous fruit trees. It was banned from use in the United States and Europe due to concerns about its safety.
Here's some information about chlorobenzilate:
- Function: Acaricide and miticide (kills mites)
- Previous Use: Primarily on citrus and deciduous fruit trees
- Current Status: Banned in the US and Europe due to safety concerns
- Safety Concerns: Classified as a probable human carcinogen by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
It is important to remember that chlorobenzilate should not be used on any food crops or in any other way that could harm humans or animals.
If you have any questions or concerns about chlorobenzilate, you can consult the following resources:
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2016-09/documents/chlorobenzilate.pdf
- World Health Organization (WHO): https://apps.who.int/pesticide-residues-jmpr-database/pesticide?name=CHLOROBENZILATE