Definitions for "Aldicarb"
An insecticide sold under the trade name Temik. It is made from ethyl isocyanate.
Aldicarb is a carbamate insecticide with structural formula: 2-methyl-2-(methylthio)propionaldehyde O-methylcarbamoyloxime. Aldicarb is the active substance in Temik pesticide, which is effective against thrips, aphids, spider mites, lygus, fleahoppers, and leafminers but is primarily used as a nematicide. In mammals it is a cholinesterase inhibitor (prevents neurotransmitter breakdown).