noun
- A systemic organophosphate insecticide used to control aphids, spider mites, and other pests on crops.
Usage: technical; agriculture; also known by trade names such as Di-Syston
Examples
- Disulfoton is applied to soil to protect plants from sucking insects.
- The farmer used disulfoton to treat the aphid infestation on the cotton crop.
- Disulfoton acts as a systemic pesticide, moving through the plant's vascular system.
- Agricultural workers must follow safety protocols when handling disulfoton due to its toxicity.