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.