Practice mode Entomology

Cypermethrin, deltamethrin and permethrin belong to which group of insecticides?

Correct answer A. Pyrethroids

Explanation

These are synthetic pyrethroids, modelled on natural pyrethrins from chrysanthemum flowers; they keep sodium channels in insect nerves open, causing paralysis.

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