Pyrethrin

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Derived from flowers grown in Africa and Australia, these natural insecticides have been used for centuries to protect crops and homes from insect infestation. They have the additional attribute of breaking down quickly in the environment, which makes them favored in organic agriculture, pest control, and other applications.

Products containing pyrethrins are among the most preferred products available to consumers for insect management. Because of their quick removal from the environment by sunlight and because they have an excellent safety profile, use of pyrethrins has increased.

In a report issued July 31, 2008, the Center for Public Integrity (Perils of the New Pesticides) inappropriately attacks the safety profile of pyrethrins.