Zinc phosphide is a highly potent rodenticide that was first registered in 1947. It has a wide range of uses commercially and residentially, including the protection of food crops and grasses. It may also be used as an insecticide (NPIC).
Zinc phosphide may be sold under trade names including Arrex, Commando, Denkarin Grains, Gopha-Rid, Phosvin, Pollux, Ridall, Ratol, Rodenticide AG, Zinc-Tox and ZP (EXTOXNET).