Used primarily as an insecticide in agricultural settings to control pests such as mites, aphids, and leafhoppers on crops. Effective in managing insect populations in cotton, fruit trees, and vegetables. Also applied in vector control programs to reduce populations of mosquitoes that transmit malaria and other insect-borne diseases. Typically applied through spraying, it adheres to plant surfaces and provides residual protection. Its use is restricted in many regions due to environmental persistence and toxicity concerns.