Zinc phosphide

Zinc phosphide refers to a dark grey, crystalline inorganic compound primarily used as a rodenticide. As scientists categorize it, this entity is technically an insecticide that exterminates pests like mice and rats by producing toxic phosphine gas upon contact with the acidic contents of the pest's digestive system. This compound is often applied in agricultural fields and other open spaces to control infestations or in pellet form for indoor issues, by pest control firms such as Orkin or Terminix. Handling Zinc phosphide requires caution as excessive exposure, or improper application can be hazardous to humans and non-target species.