Meaning of fipronil | Babel Free

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A broad-spectrum insecticide, belonging to the phenylpyrazole family, that disrupts the insect's central nervous system.

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“They are vulnerable to some pest control⟳ poisons — Mr. Rasberry uses products containing the chemicals fipronil and chlorfenapyr — but given the ants’ staggering proliferation and environmental restrictions on the products, not enough of the chemicals can be put⟳ down to make⟳ a difference, Mr. Meyers said.”

“He thinks new classes of insecticides introduced in the last⟳ 20 years, including neonicotinoids and fipronil, have⟳ been particularly damaging as they are used routinely and persist in the environment: “They sterilise the soil, killing all the grubs.””

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