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

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

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Permethrin

Of the class pyrethroid, is a manmade version of the natural repellent, pyrethrum, found in chrysanthemums. Since 1977, it’s been approved for use by the Environmental Protection Agency (US) in products to kill or control insects.

Chemical name: cyclopropanecarboxylic acid, 3-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)2,2-dimethyl-(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl ester

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Trade or generic names

Permethrin Pro (Dragnet)

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Crops / products generally treated with this product

It is a general use (broad spectrum) pesticide / insecticide used on fruits, nuts, vegetables, ornamental plants, cereals.

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Used to control

Insecticide for general use, includes: termites, ants, aphids, leafminers, sawflies, weevils, whiteflies, moth, thrips.

Also used as a constituent within head lice treatment and for impregnation in clothes to ward off insect pests.

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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

Low toxicity to birds, High toxicity in an aquatic environment, this is a general rsik with all artificial pyrethroids.

Extremely toxic to bees, particular care should be taken to avoid drift, particular care should be taken to avoid exposure to wildlife.

Half life of between 30 to 38 days

Odorless, comes as cristaline solid or viscous brown liquid

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Links

Buzz off - Clothing treated with Permethrin

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Eclipse holds ‘multi-site accreditation' - one testing schedule is in place to cover the Group's testing activities in the UK (ie. not including our Portlaoise laboratory in Ireland). tell me more...

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