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