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What is Thiabendazole and Why Is It On My Fruit?

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What is Thiabendazole? Bagged fruit It is a synthetic compound with anthelmintic properties derived from thiazole. Thiabendazole used to treat infestation with nematodes. nematode photo source: Wikipedia Wait, What Is It Again? Thiabendazole is an anti-worm (anthelmintic) medication. It is used to treat infections caused by worms (nematodes). Some of the worms it can treat are pinworm, hookworm, whipworm, roundworm, and trichinosis. So It’s a Medicine? Well yes, according to drug.com it is a medicine to prevent worms from growing and multiplying in the body. This drug can be administered via oral medication in a singular individual. The fact is that thiabendazole can be used for many other purposes as well. So Why Is It On My Bag Of Fruit? Thiabendazole is considered a fungicide. It is used to control fruit and vegetable diseases, like things like mold, blight or rot itself. It has even worked against Dutch Elm disease in trees and contain

The Death Of Bees Explained – Parasites, Poison and Humans

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