Lufenuron
Lufenuron (pronounced loo-FEN-yoo-ron) is a benzoylurea insecticide that is primarily used in veterinary medicine and agriculture to control fleas and pests.
Etymology
The term "Lufenuron" is derived from the chemical name N-[2,5-dichloro-4-(1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoropropoxy)phenylaminocarbonyl]-2,6-difluorobenzamide.
Usage
In veterinary medicine, Lufenuron is used as an insect growth regulator that inhibits the production of chitin in insects. Without chitin, the insects cannot grow their exoskeletons and thus cannot mature to their adult form. This makes Lufenuron effective in controlling flea populations by preventing the development of flea larvae.
In agriculture, Lufenuron is used to control a variety of pests, including lepidopteran pests and fungus gnats. It is often used in combination with other insecticides for a more comprehensive pest control strategy.
Related Terms
- Benzoylurea: A type of chemical compound that is often used in insecticides.
- Insect growth regulator: A substance that interferes with the growth and development of insects.
- Chitin: A fibrous substance that forms the exoskeleton of insects and other arthropods.
- Lepidoptera: An order of insects that includes butterflies and moths.
- Fungus gnats: Small, dark, short-lived insects that are part of the families Sciaridae, Diadocidiidae, Ditomyiidae, Keroplatidae, Bolitophilidae, and Mycetophilidae.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lufenuron
- Wikipedia's article - Lufenuron
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