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Imiprothrin
Introduction
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Overview
Overview
Imiprothrin is a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide. It is an ingredient in some commercial and consumer insecticide products for indoor use.[2] It has low acute toxicity to humans,[2] but to insects it acts as a neurotoxin causing paralysis. It is effective against cockroaches, waterbugs, ants, silverfish, crickets and spiders, among others.[2]
References
References
- ↑ Imiprothrin at Sigma-Aldrich
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Pesticide Fact Sheet: Imiprothrin, U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, March 1998.
