Permethrin is a powerful, odorless insecticide
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From their irritating whine to their
sting and itch of their bite, the mosquito
is at the bottom of human kind's list of favorite creatures. As new
information
emerges about the diseases they carry, their growing resistance to
insecticides,
and their increasing numbers, the mosquito, once nothing more than a
summer annoyance,
is capturing headlines worldwide.
Permethrin
Permethrin is a powerful, odorless
insecticide that is available in either an aerosol
or concentrated format. It is derived from the crushed and dried flowers
of the
daisy Chrysanthemum. Permethrin does not repel mosquitoes, but works as
a contact
insecticide causing nervous system toxicity, leading to death or
knockdown of the
mosquito. Permethrin is applied to clothing, tents equipment etc., but
not to skin.
Pros:
Resistant to degradation by heat or sun. Maintains its potency for up to
two weeks.
Cons:
Low-level toxicity, effectiveness?
Here is a list of the many types of mosquito control products. We have
listed the pros and cons of each type.
Mosquito Traps | Bug Zappers | Deet | Permethrin | Natural and Plant-Derived Repellents and Products
Mosquito Band Blocking Devices | Ultrasonic & Electronic Devices | Bats | Chemical Insecticides