1. A synthetic organophosphate insecticide used to control household pests, agricultural insects, and parasites in livestock.
Usage: technical; chemistry/agriculture; also known by trade names such as DDVP or Vapona

Examples

• Dichlorvos was commonly used in pest control strips to eliminate household insects.
• The farmer applied dichlorvos to protect the livestock from parasitic infestations.
• Dichlorvos works by disrupting the nervous system of target insects.
• Many countries have restricted or banned dichlorvos due to health and environmental concerns.
• The chemical compound dichlorvos is an organophosphate that has been used in veterinary medicine.