Natural Pyrethrum

The history of Pyrethrum as an insect repellent can be traced back to an early Chinese Dynasty where it was grown for sale and passed along the silk routes to Europe.

Pyrethrum is derived from the flowers of Chrysanthemum Cinerarifolium and possesses a unique combination of insecticidal properties. It contains not one but at least six distinct related insecticidal ingredients called Pyrethrins. Insects affected by Pyrethrum will try to escape from the threatening area.

Imitations

Although in recent years there have been several chemical imitations of Pyrethrum, none of these alone combines all the properties of Pyrethrum.

Properties

SAFETY

Pyrethrum is one of the safest insecticides known. It has a low toxicity rate, is non-allergenic and is approved by government regulators for the use in meat exporting and processing facilities.

BIODEGRADABLE

Pyrethrum is a totally natural product and is soon broken down by sunlight and leaves no residue. Ideal where food is prepared or where there may be children and pets.

FLUSHING ACTION

Disturbs insects so they move out of their hiding places and expose themselves to the insecticidal spray. Greater flushing power than any other commercial insecticide.

FAST KNOCKDOWN

Pyrethrum initially causes insects to escape from a threatening area. A rapid paralytic action causes knockdown soon after - often within seconds.

REPELLENCY

Pyrethrum is repellent to insects at very low concentrations, a useful property in the protection of stored grain and other foodstuffs.

BROAD SPECTRUM

Effective against a wide range of insects and pests.

MINIMAL INSECT RESISTANCE

Very few insects have been discovered that are resistant to Pyrethrum. Each batch of Pyrethrum is different and should an insect develop a resistance to one batch, over time they are effectively controlled by the next batch.

AMAZINGLY EFFECTVE AGAINST…

FLIES • ANTS • MOSQUITOES • SANDFLIES • SPIDERS • FLEAS • MOTHS • SILVER FISH • COCKROACHES • WASPS • OTHER INSECTS

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