- Functions:Insecticide, Animal Repellent, Rodenticide
- Chemical Family:Phosphides
- Insecticide Target Species:Indian Meal Moths, Sawtooth Grain Beetles, Weevils, Rice Weevils
Phostoxin® Tablet Prepac are used to protect stored commodities from damage by insects. In limited areas, applications of PHOSTOXIN® may be made to control burrowing vertebrate pests. The use of this product is strictly prohibited on single and multi-family residential properties and nursing homes, schools (except athletic fields), daycare facilities and hospitals. For a list of approved sites see Section 26.1. PHOSTOXIN® metal phosphide fumigants are acted upon by atmospheric moisture to produce phosphine gas. PHOSTOXIN® tablets and pellets contain aluminum phosphide (AlP) as their active ingredient and will liberate phosphine via the following chemical reaction: AlP + 3H2O ---> Al(OH)3 + PH3.