Methoprene

Definition of methoprene: Methoprene is an insecticide which is generally used to control mosquitos. It has also been shown to disrupt the normal development of non-target organisms, such as crustaceans. This is the common definition for methoprene, other definitions can be discussed in the article

http://www.epa.gov/oppbppd1/biopesticides/ingredients/factsheets/factsheet_105401.pdf

http://www.epa.gov/oppsrrd1/REDs/old_reds/methoprene.pdf

It has been suggested that methoprene is responsible for killing and stunting the growth of lobsters in Narragansett Bay

http://extoxnet.orst.edu/pips/methopre.htm

http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/consultations/west_nile_virus/methoprene.html

http://www.pesticideinfo.org/Detail_Chemical.jsp?Rec_Id=PC32837