carbaryl

noun

car·ba·ryl | \ ˈkär-bə-ˌril

Definition of carbaryl

: a carbamate insecticide C₁₂H₁₁NO₂ effective especially against numerous crop, forage, and forest pests

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Mites can be partially controlled by carbaryl (Sevin), bifenthrin, abemectin, and or endosulfan. — Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, "Roses face a huge threat from teeny mite," 15 Dec. 2017 Spinosad, BT (both organic insecticides), carbaryl or permethrin regularly applied will keep them in check. — Dan Gill, NOLA.com, "This week's gardening tips: apply fertilizer, add bird-netting to veggie gardens," 13 May 2017

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