Methomyl

Acetamide acid (methomyl) is a carbamate broad-spectrum insecticide. Methomyl is classified as a restricted use pesticide (RUP). It is a crystalline solid with a slight sulphurous odour and very soluble in methanol, acetone, ethanol, and isopropanol. It decomposes with heat and releases hazardous gases/vapours, such as sulphur oxides, methyl isocyanate, and HCN. Acetamide acid (methomyl) is used both as a contact insecticide and as a systemic insecticide. It is used as an acaricide to control ticks and spiders; as fly bait; for foliar treatment of vegetable, fruit, field crops, cotton, and commercial ornamentals; and in and around poultry houses and dairies.