NOVIFLUMURON ACTIVITY in HOUSEHOLD and STRUCTURAL INSECT PESTS

Abstract:
Hexaflumuron is a chitin synthesis inhibitor registered in the United States solely as a termite bait active ingredient. A benzoylphenyl urea insect growth regulator, with the proposed common name of noviflumuron, is being developed by Dow AgroSciences for use as the active ingredient in a termite baiting system. In other pests, noviflumuron shows faster activity and a broader spectrum of control than hexaflumuron, demonstrating control of cockroaches, fleas, ants, drywood termites and houseflies. Noviflumuron has activity as a bait toxicant, as well as in liquid and dust formulations. This paper presents a summary of the spectrum of activity, speed of control, control longevity and repellency of the compound in both laboratory and field trials on urban insect pests.