Dimethoate is one of the world's largest organophosphorous insecticides and acaricides with true systemic activity. Cheminova is the leading manufacturer of dimethoate and the product is sold world-wide.

The product is particularly suitable for the control of a wide range of sucking and chewing pests including aphids and mites, and it is used in the agricultural and horticultural sector.

Dimethoate is commonly mixed with other insecticides in order to ensure effective control of a wider range of insects.

Cheminova has developed a new and improved patented stabilised formulation of dimethoate, showing excellent efficacy against several insects in various crops.