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About Dylox Insecticide
About Dylox Insecticide. Dylox is one of the many trade names for the chemical dimethyl, also known as trichlorfon. Dylox is an organophosphate insecticide, a derivative of phosphorous. Bayer Environmental Science holds the trademark to Dylox.
Dylox is one of the many trade names for the chemical dimethyl, also known as trichlorfon. Dylox is an organophosphate insecticide, a derivative of phosphorous. Bayer Environmental Science holds the trademark to Dylox.
Background
Organophosphates are widely used pesticides that have replaced more toxic chemicals that were used for similar purposes. Trichlorfon was registered in 1960 and is available under many trade names, including Dylox. Like other organophosphate pesticides, Dylox breaks down quickly and does not persist in the environment.
Purpose
Farmers and home gardeners use Dylox to protect crops and ornamental plants. The chemical is used to control the grubs of Japanese beetles, Oriental beetles and chafers. It is also effective on mole crickets and sod webworms.
Effect
Dylox works on contact and through ingestion. It prevents the breakdown of the compound acetylcholine, a neurostransmitter. This leads to a disruption of the insect’s nervous system.
Application
Dylox is an ingredient in many insecticide products found in garden stores. It is sold as granules and can be applied to soil using a spreader.
