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What is piperonyl?

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Piperonyl butoxide is added to insecticides, it is not toxic to insects in itself but prevents insects from breaking down and detoxifying other insecticides that are included in the mixture. This means that much less insecticide needs to be used. It is not known to be harmful to humans but is very toxic to fish.

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