Joanne R. Pompano
Benomyl is a fungicide that is toxic to microorganisms and invertebrates. It is used on a wide range of fungal diseases for field crops (cucumbers, tomatoes), fruits (berries), nuts, ornamentals, mushrooms, and turf. Benomyl is known by the commercial names: Benlate, Agrodit, Benex, Benosan, Fundazol, Fungidice 1991, and Tersan.
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The chemical company DuPont produces benomyl using the brand name Benlate. First manufactured in 1987, (46) Benlate50 DF, is one of the most widely used and controversial fungicides in the world. (47) Benomyl is the primary ingredient of Benlate.
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Benzoate comes in several forms: wet and dry powder, and dispersible granules. #1000 Crops are often sprayed, however, in ornamental nursery leaves are sprayed and the soil is also drenched. (49)
Benlate is the focus of a numerous health complaints. Many individuals who worked or came in contact with the substance complain of suffering with kidney failure, cancers, respiratory problems, frequent sore throats, aching joints, chronic nosebleeds, swollen joints and glands, fatigue, nausea and memory loss and serious eye disorders. (50)
