Bensulide

DescriptionBensulide is an organophosphate herbicide. It has a moderate aqueous solubility, miscible with most common organic solvents and shows a low to moderate volatility. It may persist in soil and water systems under certain conditions. There is a low risk of leaching to groundwater. Bensulide has a moderate toxicity to humans as well as being a cholinesterase inhibitor and a neurotoxin. It is moderately toxic to birds, fish, aquatic plants and honeybees.

UsesHerbicide.

UsesBensulide is an herbicide used for preemergent control of annual grasses and broadleaf weeds in agricultural crops (60–65% of all use). Current registered use sites are carrots, fruiting vegetables, leafy vegetables (mostly head lettuce), dry bulb vegetables (onions), cucurbits (mostly melons), and cole crops (cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, broccolini, and broccoflower). Bensulide can also be used on field-grown herbaceous plants and field-grownbulbs. Products containing bensulide are intended for outdoor homeowner use on lawns and ornamentals, and application by professional lawn care operators to lawns, ornamentals, parks, and recreation areas.