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'''Propoxur''' (Baygon<sup>®</sup>) is a [[carbamate]] [[insecticide]] and was introduced in 1959.  Propoxur is a non-systemic insecticide with a fast knockdown and long residual effect used against turf, forestry, and household pests and fleas. It is also used in pest control for other domestic animals, ''[[Anopheles]]'' mosquitoes, ants, gypsy moths, and other agricultural pests.<ref>ACGIH, 1991a{{Clarify|date=April 2010}}</ref><ref>Budavari, 1996a{{Clarify|date=April 2010}}</ref> It can also be used as a molluscicide.<ref>Budavari, 1996a{{Clarify|date=April 2010}}</ref><ref>Lewis, 1993a{{Clarify|date=April 2010}}</ref><ref Name=EXTOXNET>[http://extoxnet.orst.edu/pips/propoxur.htm EXTOXNET Extension Toxicology Network. Pesticide Information Profile. Propoxur.] June 1996.</ref>

Several [[US state]]s have petitioned the [[US Environmental Protection Agency| Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)]] to use propoxur against [[bedbug]] infestations, but EPA been reluctant to approve indoor use because of its potential toxicity to children after chronic exposure.<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/05/opinion/05sun3.html?ref=opinion New York Times. In Search of a Bedbug Solution.] Published: September 4, 2010.</ref>

==Action==
Carbamate insecticides kill insects by reversibly inactivating the [[enzyme]] [[acetylcholinesterase]].

==Environmental Effects==
It rapidly breaks down in alkaline solution.<ref>[http://www.inchem.org/documents/jmpr/jmpmono/v073pr19.htm Propoxur (WHO Pesticide Residues Series 3):] October 01, 2009.</ref>  Propoxur is very highly to highly toxic to many bird species, but its toxicity varies by the species. It is moderately to slightly toxic to fish and other aquatic species. Propoxur is highly toxic to honeybees.<ref Name=EXTOXNET/>

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