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Cottonseed Oil Profile
Abstract
Cottonseed oil is a common, edible oil found in a wide range of foods. When acting as a pesticide, it is mainly used as an adjuvant or carrier with insecticides. The mode of action for cottonseed oil is considered non-toxic to insects and mites, acting mainly through suffocation. As to human health concerns, some people are allergic. Carcinogenicity studies are equivocal; cottonseed oil may be a co-carcinogen.
Description
NYS IPM Type: Minimum Risk Pesticide
Date Issued
2018Publisher
New York State IPM Program
Subject
Community IPM; Integrated Pest Management; Minimum Risk Pesticides; vegetable oil; suffocating oil; aphids; whiteflies; organic
Type
other