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Answer for the clue "Common insecticide ", 8 letters:
acephate

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n. An organophosphate foliar insecticide used primarily against aphids.

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Acephate is an organophosphate foliar insecticide of moderate persistence with residual systemic activity of about 10–15 days at the recommended use rate. It is used primarily for control of aphids , including resistant species, in vegetables (e.g. potatoes, ...