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Quick answer: Both score equally on our risk model. Dichlobenil is banned in the EU and allowed in the US; Terbufos is banned in the EU and allowed in the US.
| Property | Dichlobenil | Terbufos |
|---|---|---|
| EU status | Banned | Banned |
| US status | Allowed | Allowed |
| Risk level | high | high |
| Banned in | European Union | European Union |
| Restricted in | — | — |
| Category | pesticide | pesticide |
| Where it hides | orchards, cranberries, ornamentals | corn, sugar beets, bananas |
Dichlobenil (CAS 1194-65-6) is a herbicide used in industrial agriculture.
Terbufos (CAS 13071-79-9) is a insecticide used in industrial agriculture.
Dichlobenil: EU non-renewal due to groundwater contamination by metabolite BAM.
Terbufos: Extremely acutely toxic; not approved in the EU.
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