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

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

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Cypermethrin

Of the class pyrethroid, it is an insecticide, made by Zeneca Ag Products. It is widely used and widely promoted.

Chemical name: (R,S)-alpha-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl(1RS)-cis,trans -3-(2,2-dichlorovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropane-carboxylate [12]

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Trade or generic names

Demon WP, Demon EC, Cynoff WP, Cynoff EC, Cypermethrin EC 4 Oz, Ammo, Arrivo, Barricade, Basathrin, CCN52, Cymbush, Cymperator, Cynoff, Cypercopal, Cyperguard 25EC, Cyperhard Tech, Cyperkill, Cypermar, Demon, Flectron, Fligene CI, Folcord, Kafil Super, NRDC 149, Polytrin, PP 383, Ripcord, Siperin, Stockade, and Super, Viper (ex Sniper)

Very common active ingredient. Sold in Water soluble packs, bulk and liquid concentrates.

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Crops / products generally treated with this product

Used as a spot treatment insecticide, in cracks or crevices for residual control. Widely used, in a domestic, commercial, farm, school, health environments.
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Used to control

Insects, including: Ants, cockroaches, crickets, spiders, fire ants,

Also moth pests on fruit, vegetable and cotton crops.

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Known risks associated with high exposure

Highly toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates

Effectively non toxic to birds.

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Other information

Details of recent contaminated meat scare

A synthetic pyrethroid insecticide

Low odour

Low risk of residues when using correct treatement regime. No residues on wheat (grain) normally detected, .5% residues on strwaberries after 7 days (with one days rain)

Links: Pesticide News, Extoxnet,

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Links

Extoxnet: Extension Toxicology Network

 

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