Methiocarb is a carbamate insecticide used for control of slugs and snails on fruits and vegetables as well as of large insect pests such as lepidopteran, coleopteran, spiders and the like. The maximum residue level set in the Food Sanitation Law is the sum of methiocarb and its oxidative metabolites, methiocarb sulfoxide and methiocarb sulfone.
Methiocarb (including methiocarb sulfoxide and methiocarb sulfone) 4-methylthio-3,5-xylyl methylcarbamate
Methiocarb is not a medical substance. It is a carbamate pesticide commonly used as an insecticide, acaricide (mite killer), and molluscicide (snail and slug killer) . It was first introduced in the 1 960s and has a variety of uses around homes and gardens, as well as in agriculture. Methiocarb works by inhibiting the enzyme acetylcholinesterase, which disrupts the nervous system of insects, mites, snails, and slugs.
Important to note: While methiocarb is generally considered safe for use when following the instructions on the label, it can be toxic to humans and animals if ingested in large quantities. If you suspect that you or someone you know has been poisoned by methiocarb, it is important to call the Poison Control Center or seek medical attention immediately.