Difethialone

Difethialone

Difethialone

Chemical compound


Difethialone is an anticoagulant used as a rodenticide.[1] It is considered a second generation agent.[2]

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In May 2008, the EPA added restrictions on the sale of difethialone in consumer-use rodenticide products and also for exterior use by commercial applicators.[3][4]


References

  1. Nahas K, Lorgue G, Mazallon M (1989). "Difethialone (LM-2219): a new anticoagulant rodenticide for use against warfarin-resistant and -susceptible strains of Rattus norvegicus and Mus musculus". Annales de Recherches Vétérinaires. 20 (2): 159–64. PMID 2751229.
  2. Saravanan K, Kanakasabai R, Thiyagesan K (June 2003). "Field evaluation of difethialone, a new second generation anticoagulant rodenticide in the rice fields". Indian Journal of Experimental Biology. 41 (6): 655–8. PMID 15266918.
  3. EPA, OCSPP, OPP, US (2014-03-04). "Restrictions on Rodenticide Products". www.epa.gov.
  4. "Regulations.gov". www.regulations.gov.

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