Omethoate (C₅H₁₂NO₄PS) is a systemic organophosphorous

insecticide Insecticides are substances used to kill insects. They include ovicides and larvicides used against insect eggs and larvae, respectively. Insecticides are used in agriculture, medicine, industry and by consumers. Insecticides are claimed to b ...

and

acaricide Acaricides are pesticides that kill members of the arachnid subclass ''Acari'', which includes ticks and mites. Acaricides are used both in medicine and agriculture, although the desired selective toxicity differs between the two fields. Termino ...

available as a soluble concentrate. It is used to control insects and mites in horticulture and agriculture, as well as in the home garden. It is an irritant to the skin and

mucous membranes A mucous membrane or mucosa is a membrane that lines various cavities in the body of an organism and covers the surface of internal organs. It consists of one or more layers of epithelial cells overlying a layer of loose connective tissue. It is ...

. Its toxicity and hazard potential are still under review because of concerns about its safety.Australian Government. Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority.
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Other names

* Folimat - Registered trademark.

Footnotes

External links

Omethoate review - updated 22 August 2008.
* Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors Organophosphate insecticides Acetamides Organothiophosphate esters {{organic-compound-stub