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'''Lufenuron''' is a [[ | == Lufenuron == | ||
[[File:Lufenuron_200.svg|thumb|right|Chemical structure of Lufenuron]] | |||
'''Lufenuron''' is a [[benzoylphenyl urea]] [[insecticide]] that is primarily used to control [[flea]] populations in [[pets]] such as [[cats]] and [[dogs]]. It is also used in [[agriculture]] to manage [[insect]] infestations in crops. Lufenuron works by inhibiting the synthesis of [[chitin]], an essential component of the [[exoskeleton]] in insects, thereby preventing them from developing properly. | |||
== Mechanism of Action == | == Mechanism of Action == | ||
Lufenuron | Lufenuron acts as an [[insect growth regulator]] (IGR). It interferes with the normal development of insect larvae by inhibiting the production of chitin, which is a key structural component of the insect cuticle. Without chitin, the larvae cannot form a proper exoskeleton, leading to their death. This mode of action makes lufenuron effective against [[larval]] stages of insects but not against adult insects. | ||
== Uses == | == Uses == | ||
=== Veterinary Medicine === | |||
In veterinary medicine, lufenuron is commonly used as a [[flea control]] agent for pets. It is administered orally or via injection and is often combined with other [[antiparasitic]] agents to provide broad-spectrum protection against various parasites. Lufenuron is particularly valued for its ability to break the flea life cycle by preventing the development of flea larvae. | |||
== | === Agriculture === | ||
In agriculture, lufenuron is used to protect crops from insect damage. It is applied to crops such as [[cotton]], [[corn]], and [[soybeans]] to control pests like [[caterpillars]] and [[beetles]]. Its use in agriculture helps reduce the reliance on more toxic insecticides, promoting a more sustainable approach to pest management. | |||
== | == Safety and Environmental Impact == | ||
Lufenuron | Lufenuron is considered to have a low toxicity profile for mammals, making it safe for use in pets and around humans when used as directed. However, as with all pesticides, care must be taken to minimize environmental impact. Lufenuron is relatively stable in the environment and has a low potential for bioaccumulation. | ||
== | == Related Pages == | ||
* [[ | * [[Insecticide]] | ||
* [[Flea control]] | |||
* [[Chitin]] | * [[Chitin]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Insect growth regulator]] | ||
[[Category:Insecticides]] | |||
[[Category:Veterinary drugs]] | |||
[[Category:Agricultural chemicals]] | |||
Latest revision as of 03:34, 13 February 2025
Lufenuron[edit]
Lufenuron is a benzoylphenyl urea insecticide that is primarily used to control flea populations in pets such as cats and dogs. It is also used in agriculture to manage insect infestations in crops. Lufenuron works by inhibiting the synthesis of chitin, an essential component of the exoskeleton in insects, thereby preventing them from developing properly.
Mechanism of Action[edit]
Lufenuron acts as an insect growth regulator (IGR). It interferes with the normal development of insect larvae by inhibiting the production of chitin, which is a key structural component of the insect cuticle. Without chitin, the larvae cannot form a proper exoskeleton, leading to their death. This mode of action makes lufenuron effective against larval stages of insects but not against adult insects.
Uses[edit]
Veterinary Medicine[edit]
In veterinary medicine, lufenuron is commonly used as a flea control agent for pets. It is administered orally or via injection and is often combined with other antiparasitic agents to provide broad-spectrum protection against various parasites. Lufenuron is particularly valued for its ability to break the flea life cycle by preventing the development of flea larvae.
Agriculture[edit]
In agriculture, lufenuron is used to protect crops from insect damage. It is applied to crops such as cotton, corn, and soybeans to control pests like caterpillars and beetles. Its use in agriculture helps reduce the reliance on more toxic insecticides, promoting a more sustainable approach to pest management.
Safety and Environmental Impact[edit]
Lufenuron is considered to have a low toxicity profile for mammals, making it safe for use in pets and around humans when used as directed. However, as with all pesticides, care must be taken to minimize environmental impact. Lufenuron is relatively stable in the environment and has a low potential for bioaccumulation.
