Used as an organophosphate insecticide in agriculture to control a variety of soil-dwelling and foliar pests on crops such as vegetables, fruits, and field crops. It is effective against aphids, grubs, mites, and other insect pests by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase, leading to nervous system disruption in insects. Commonly applied through spraying or soil drenching, it offers both contact and systemic action. Due to its moderate persistence and mode of action, it is sometimes used in integrated pest management programs, though care is required to avoid toxicity to non-target organisms including beneficial insects and aquatic life.