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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A brand name for an [ | + | A brand name for an [[insecticide]] composed of 1% [[pyrethrin|pyrethrins]] and 10% piperonyl butoxide in a 40% [[silica gel]] base. Drione is a toxic mixture that also acts as a [[desiccant]] for the insects. It is primarily used on dry wood [[termite|termites]] although it is often difficult to place the insecticide within the location of the colony. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
| − | Dridone (sp) | + | Dridone (sp); Drione Dust; Drione insecticide |
| − | == | + | == Risks == |
| − | Low human toxicity. | + | * Low human toxicity. |
| + | * Always wear protective eye goggles, rubber gloves and a face mask when using Drione Dust. | ||
| + | * Do not allow food contact. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Resources and Citations== |
| + | * Drione Dust: [http://www.drionedust.com/#:~:text=Drione%20Insecticide%20is%20a%20dust%20that%20provides%20quick,not%20stain%20too.%20It%20works%20by%20dehydrating%20insects. Insecticide powder] | ||
* Marie Svoboda, Conservation Survey Index, unpublished, 1997 | * Marie Svoboda, Conservation Survey Index, unpublished, 1997 | ||
Latest revision as of 10:50, 24 July 2022
Description
A brand name for an Insecticide composed of 1% pyrethrins and 10% piperonyl butoxide in a 40% Silica gel base. Drione is a toxic mixture that also acts as a Desiccant for the insects. It is primarily used on dry wood termites although it is often difficult to place the insecticide within the location of the colony.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Dridone (sp); Drione Dust; Drione insecticide
Risks
- Low human toxicity.
- Always wear protective eye goggles, rubber gloves and a face mask when using Drione Dust.
- Do not allow food contact.
Resources and Citations
- Drione Dust: Insecticide powder
- Marie Svoboda, Conservation Survey Index, unpublished, 1997