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No
organophosphates
Unlike other feed-through fly control
products, SimpliFly does not contain organophosphates. It has
no effect on blood cholinesterase levels. It can be used in
conjunction with other fly control products without restriction.
LarvaStop’s mode of action is specific to insects.
It prevents the development of fly larvae by interfering with the
production of chitin – a component of an insect’s exoskeleton
but a substance not found in horses.
No resistance
LarvaStop, a fly growth regulator
(FGR), is even effective against resistant fly populations.
Extensive or improper use of pesticides results in the destruction
of biological control agents and encourages the development of
pesticide resistance. High levels of resistance in house fly populations
have been documented. This resistance makes it increasingly difficult
to control these pests. Unlike other insecticides, there are no
known resistance issues with LarvaStop™.
Reduced-Risk status
SimpliFly
is the only feed-thru fly control product granted Reduced-Risk
status by the Environmental Protection Agency.
The U.S. E.P.A.’s “ Reduced-Risk” Pesticide
Program, an initiative begun in 1993, expedites the review and
registration of pesticides that the Agency believes pose less
risk to human health and the environment. “Reduced-Risk” pesticides
have one or more of the following advantages over existing conventional
pesticides:
- Low impact on human health
- Lower toxicity to non-target organisms (birds, fish, plants)
- Low potential for groundwater contamination
- Low use rates
- Low pest resistance potential
- Compatibility with Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices
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