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Below is a review of the trade names, risks, likely use and other information associated with: Cyfluthrin 

Below is a review of the trade names, risks, likely use and other information associated with Cyfluthrin.

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Cyfluthrin

Of the class pyrethroid, it is a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide

Chemical name: [cyano[4-fluoro-3-phenoxyphenyl]-methyl-3-[2,2- dichloroethenyl]-2,2-dimethyl-cyclopropanecarboxylate]

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Trade or generic names

Tempo2, Baythroid 245, Laser, Cylence, Countdown, Raid Max

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Crops / products generally treated with this product

It is a general use pesticide used on soft fruits such as grapes and strawberries, vegetables, ornamental plants and turf grass.

Used for broad spectrum control in restuarants and commercial food handling facilities.

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Used to control

Insecticide for agricultural use. Also used around buildings and ornamental plants. Exetnsively used in the domestic environment.

Mothproofing used on such as textiles and carpets.

Crawling, flying and wood infesting insects.

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Known risks associated with high exposure

Acutely toxic to bees and fish. Residues implied in adverse effects on pond life - algae, zooplankton, nematodes.
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Other information

Acute exposure can result in stinging skin, lowered blood pressure, laboured breathing. Chronic exposure has resulted in weight loss, kidney inflammation and lowered body temperature.

Half life of between 23 to 114 weeks

A synthetic pyrethroid - an analog of a naturally occuring pyrethrin. These synthetics have a high potency, greater than naturally occuring insecticides but are considered of low risk to mamals. They are also less degraded by sun light.

It is a neurotoxin with a similar action to ddt (an organochlorine)

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Links

PANNA report on Cyfluthrin

Toxnet profile of Cyfluthrin

Notice of re-evaluation of Cyfluthrin

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