It is classified RUP based on its ability to cause tumors in mice, and its effects on the testes of rats. Aerial and ground foliar sprays are restricted to citrus use in the states of Arizona, California, Florida and Texas for the control of mites. It is used for mite control on citrus crops and in beehives. It has narrow insecticidal action, killing only ticks and mites. Products are available as emulsifiable concentrates or wettable powder formulations.
Products are available as emulsifiable concentrates or wettable powder formulations.
Symptoms of acute poisoning from ingestion of chlorobenzilate include incoordination, nausea, vomiting, fever, apprehension, confusion, muscle weakness or pain, dizziness, wheezing, and coma. Symptoms may occur within several hours after exposure. The results showed low levels in harvest season pickers exposed to little or no chlorobenzilate exposure, and higher levels among permanent or semi-permanent workers employed during the spraying season. Chlorobenzilate is slightly toxic to practically nontoxic to birds. The 7-day dietary LC50 for chlorobenzilate is 3375 ppm in bobwhite quail.