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PYRETHRUM
Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium is a
special kind of chrysanthemum variety grown mainly in Africa, Tanzania, and
Ecuador. When crushed into powder form it acts as an organic
insecticide. Pyrethrin is the active ingredient in Pyrethrum and
should not be confused with Permethrin which is a synthetic insecticide.
Alone, pyrethrum will knock the bugs
down but not necessarily kill the bugs. Most often the pyrethrum is
mixed with some other ingredient which increases the effectiveness. In
many cases it is mixed with the synergist piperonyl butoxide (PBO), which
prevents the insect from breaking down the pyrethrum before it has its
desired effect.
Because the effects of pyrethrum do
not last very long and PBO is short lived in the environment, the
combination makes it an excellent insecticide for use in the Mosquito Mist
Away™
mosquito misting system.
Even though Pyrethrum is an
organic compound, the solution used in the system is an insecticide and
should be used with care and only as directed. Read more about
Mosquito Control and Pesticide Safety.
Pyrethrum not only helps control
mosquitoes, but it will also help control biting flies, chiggers, crickets,
fire ants, fleas, gnats, horse flies, ticks, wasps, yellow jackets, and many
other outdoor pests. Over
200 insects in all.
Please Note: It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a
manner inconsistent with its labeling.
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