pyrethroid
Also known as pyrethroids
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10 sectionsContents
- Mode of action
- Chemistry and classification
- Examples
- Safety
- Environmental effects
- Humans
- Other organisms
- Resistance
- History
- References
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A pyrethroid is an organic compound similar to the natural pyrethrins, which are produced by the flowers of pyrethrums (Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium and C. coccineum). Pyrethroids are used as commercial and household insecticides.