Methoprene

Juvenile hormone analog and insect growth regulator used to control insects by disrupting metamorphosis. Has been effective in controlling mosquito larvae.

Year introduced: 1991(1975)

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Tree Number(s): D06.472.445.573.666.500

MeSH Unique ID: D008726

Registry Number: 8B830OJ2UX

Entry Terms:

• ZR-515
• ZR515
• ZR 515
• Altosid PS-10
• Altosid PS10
• Altosid PS 10
• Altosid

Previous Indexing:

• Fatty Acids, Unsaturated (1973-1974)
• Juvenile Hormones (1973-1975)
• Methyl Ethers (1974)

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists
Hormones
Invertebrate Hormones
Insect Hormones
Juvenile Hormones
Methoprene