pyrethroid

Noun

Meaning

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pyrethroid (plural pyrethroids)

(organic chemistry) Any of several synthetic insecticides having a structure based on pyrethrin.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

pellitory pyrethrum pyrethrin

Examples

Research from Nebraska in 2019 showed a potential yield benefit from pyrethroid insecticides applied within 10 days of adult emergence. Source: Internet

Leaf-feeding insects such as corn borer, fall armyworm and cutworm can be controlled with a postemergence spray of a labeled pyrethroid insecticide. Source: Internet

This eliminates the need to use large amounts of broad-spectrum insecticides to kill lepidopteran pests (some of which have developed pyrethroid resistance). Source: Internet

Thus far, pyrethroid resistance in Anopheles has not been a major problem. Source: Internet

Vietnam has enjoyed declining malaria cases and a 97% mortality reduction after switching in 1991 from a poorly funded DDT-based campaign to a program based on prompt treatment, bednets and pyrethroid group insecticides. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

pyrethric acid pyrethrin pyrethrine pyrethrozine pyrethrum pyretic