Vapor pest strip

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Description

An insecticide prepared as a time release local fumigant. Vapor pest strips contain the insecticide Dichlorvos coated on a waxy strip encased in a Polyvinyl chloride cage-like housing. The dichlorvos slowly evaporates from the strips over a period of 3-4 months.

Synonyms and Related Terms

sticky trap; dichlorvos; Vapona [Shell]; Vaponite; Texize; No-Pest® Strips [Spectrum]

Risks

  • May corrode metal in confined spaces.
  • Skin contact is toxic

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