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Propoxur: A Novel Mechanism for Insecticidal Action and Toxicity

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Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology Volume 218

Part of the book series: Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology ((RECT,volume 218))

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Bedbugs, an ancient scourge long thought eradicated, have again become a serious problem in the USA, creating misery, financial hardship, and health hazards (Schulz 2011). Government agencies associate the alarming resurgence of bedbugs with significant public health importance. Despite actions taken to date by governmental bodies, investigators in various relevant areas claim that federal agencies are failing in their duties (Schulz 2011) to adequately deal with this resurgent problem.

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We are grateful to Ashley Berry and Thelma Chavez for editorial assistance.

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  1. Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, 92182, USA

    Peter Kovacic

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    Ratnasamy Somanathan

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Kovacic, P., Somanathan, R. (2012). Propoxur: A Novel Mechanism for Insecticidal Action and Toxicity. In: Whitacre, D. (eds) Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology Volume 218. Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, vol 218. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-3137-4_4

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