Used as an organophosphate insecticide in agriculture to control a wide range of soil-dwelling and foliage-feeding pests such as aphids, mites, thrips, and root maggots. Commonly applied to crops like vegetables, fruits, cotton, and ornamental plants. Effective in both foliar sprays and soil drenches due to its systemic properties, allowing the plant to absorb and distribute the chemical internally. Often used in integrated pest management programs, especially where resistance to other insecticides has developed. Requires careful handling due to toxicity to non-target organisms, including beneficial insects and aquatic life.