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Revised June 1996


Permethrin


Trade and Other Names: Trade names include Ambush, BW-21-Z, Cellutec, Dragnet, Ectiban, Eksmin, Exmin, FMC 33297, Indothrin, Kafil, Kestrel, NRDC 143, Pounce, PP 557, Pramex, Qamlin, and Torpedo.

Regulatory Status: Permethrin is a moderately to practically non-toxic pesticide in EPA toxicity class II or III, depending on the formulation. Formulations are placed in class II due to their potential to cause eye and skin irritation. Products containing permethrin must bear the Signal Word WARNING or CAUTION, depending on the toxicity of the particular formulation. All products for agricultural uses (except livestock and premises uses) are Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs) because of their possible adverse effects on aquatic organisms. Restricted Use Pesticides may be purchased and used only by certified applicators.

Chemical Class: pyrethroid

Introduction: Permethrin is a broad spectrum synthetic pyrethroid insecticide, used against a variety of pests, on nut, fruit, vegetable, cotton, ornamental, mushroom, potato, and cereal crops. It is used in greenhouses, home gardens, and for termite control. It also controls animal ectoparasites, biting flies, and cockroaches. It may cause a mite buildup by reducing mite predator populations. Permethrin is available in dusts, emulsifiable concentrates, smokes, ULV (ultra-low volume), and wettable powder formulations.

Formulation: Permethrin is available in dusts, emulsifiable concentrates, smokes, ULV (ultra-low volume), and wettable powder formulations.

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Basic Manufacturer:

Zeneca Ag Products
1800 Concord Pike
Wilmington, DE 19897

References:

References for the information in this PIP can be found in Reference List Number 2




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