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| Active: : Pyrethrins |
0.1% |
| Piperonyl Butoxide |
1.0% |
| Silicon Dioxide |
83.3% |
| Inert: |
15.6% | |
Pyrethrins are natural insecticides produced by certain species of the chrysanthemum plant. The flowers of the plant are harvested shortly after blooming and are either dried and powdered or the oils within the flowers are extracted with solvents. The resulting pyrethrin containing dusts and extracts usually have an active ingredient content of about 30%. These active insecticidal components are collectively known as pyrethrins. Pyrethrin compounds have been used primarily to control human lice, mosquitoes, cockroaches, beetles and flies. The natural pyrethrins are contact poisons which quickly penetrate the nerve system of the insect. A few minutes after application, the insect cannot move or fly away. Do not use around water as pyrethrins are highly toxic to fish. Piperonyl butoxide is extremely toxic to bees and other pollinators, so avoid flowers when possible. Silicon dioxide is a physical powder carrier and contact insecticide. This product is a broad spectrum insecticide and will attack beneficial insects as well as pests. Can be applied in dry form or mixed with water for spray application. |
Apply when plants are wet or dew still remains on the leaf surface. Apply uniformly as a powder or mixed with water to upper and lower leaf surfaces. For fire ants, mix with water and drench mound per directions on container. Can be used in a hose end sprayer. Dust liberally according to directions if product is used in dry form. |
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