Product Type 18: Insecticides, acaricides and products for the control of other arthropods

What are insecticides, acaricides and products for the control of other arthropods?

Biocidal products are classified into 4 main groups and 22 types. One of the important main groups is Main Group 3: Pest control. “Product Type 18: Insecticides, acaricides and products for the control of other arthropods” is also included in this main group.

Insecticides are products used against acaricides and arthropods such as flies, ants and cockroaches. Products in Type 18 are generally used both to kill the organism and to prevent the organism from developing in an undesirable environment.

What are Insecticides and Acaricides?

Insecticides:

Chemical substances used for the destruction of insects.
They are widely used in the fight against harmful insects.

Acaricides:

Chemicals developed for the control of mites (small spiders).
Prevents mite infestations in agricultural areas, gardens, warehouses and homes.

Properties and Application Areas of Product Type 18

Insecticides and acaricides usually contain chemical compounds that kill insects or inhibit their reproduction. These compounds include pyrethroids, organophosphates, neonicotinoids, copper-based compounds and diatomaceous earths.

They are available in different formulations such as liquid (liquid concentrates, solutions), granular (clumped powders), sprays and fumes.

What are the Application Areas?

Agriculture: Used in fields, greenhouses and gardens against insect and mite pests on plants.
Domestic Use: Control of insects and mites in the home.
Industrial Areas: Provides disinfection in commercial spaces such as offices, factories and hotels.
Public Areas: Provides hygiene in public areas such as hospitals, schools, parks.

Product categories are available in different formulations:

Sprays, aerosols and mists
Gas generating products
Flypaper and license plates
Dyes/contamination products
Feed boxes
Powders

Most of their products are easily used by professionals or non-professionals.

Efficacy and Safety Evaluation of Insecticides and Acaricides

Event Evaluation

Biocidal Tests: The efficacy of products is assessed by biocidal testing to measure their killing or inhibitory effects against bacterial and fungal microorganisms.

Labeling and Instructions for Use: Factors such as instructions for use, dosage and contact time stated on the product label can have a direct impact on efficacy.

Time-Kill Tests: Tests that measure the efficacy of the product at specific time intervals, showing how long the product remains effective.

Safety Assessment:

Toxicology Tests: Insecticides and acaricides are examined for their toxic effects on human and animal health. Acute and chronic toxicity, carcinogenicity and genotoxicity tests are performed.

Environmental Impact: The impact of products on the environment is assessed. Impacts to protect biodiversity are examined, especially the risk of contamination in water resources is taken into consideration.

Legal and Regulatory: Insecticides and acaricides are generally subject to strict regulations. In the European Union, biocidal products must be approved under Regulation (EC) No 528/2012. In the United States, EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) regulations apply.

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