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Insect control with pyrethrum: organic, effective and sustainable

Pyrethrum is a natural insecticide extracted from the flowers of various chrysanthemum species. The most important species are Tanacetum cinerariifolium and Tanacetum coccineum, cultivated in East Africa and Southern Europe.

The insecticidal effect of pyrethrum is due to the pyrethrins it contains. This group of natural substances acts as a contact and stomach poison against a variety of insects, including flies, mosquitoes, lice, and ticks.

Pyrethrum acts quickly and effectively but is relatively harmless to mammals and birds. Therefore, it is often used in households, gardens, and agriculture.

Chrysanthemum - natürliche Pyrethrum Illustration aus Koehlers Medizinal Pflanzen
Chrysanthemum - natural pyrethrum illustration from Koehler's Medicinal Plants

Pyrethrum is used in various fields:

  • Plant protection: Pyrethrum is an effective means against pests in agriculture and horticulture. However, it is also harmful to beneficial insects and should therefore be used specifically.
  • Pest control: Pyrethrum is used in the form of sprays, aerosols, and baits to control household insects such as flies, mosquitoes, and cockroaches.
  • Medicine: Pyrethrum is used in lice and scabies treatments.

Advantages of pyrethrum:

  • Natural and biodegradable insecticide: Pyrethrum is a plant-based product and breaks down quickly in the environment.
  • Broad spectrum of activity: Pyrethrum works against a variety of insects.
  • Relatively short duration of action, therefore less environmental impact: Pyrethrum breaks down relatively quickly in sunlight and therefore has a lower environmental impact than synthetic insecticides.
  • Low risk of resistance: The risk of resistance development is lower with pyrethrum than with synthetic insecticides.

Try the proven pyrethrum insecticides

Bremsentod Schutzspray mit Naturpyrethrum
Cit Bremsentod - horsefly killer
Effizienter Spray gegen fliegenden Insekten
Efficient spray against flying insects
„KeinStich“ Schutzspray mit Pyrethrum
“KeinStich” protective spray with pyrethrum
Feine Pyrethrum Insektizid in 250 ml Dose
Fine pyrethrum insecticide in 250 ml can
Professionell EXTRA STRONg Insektizid
Professional EXTRA STRONG insecticide
Nebelautomat gegen Milben in Kleinställen
Mist machine against mites in small stables
Insektizid-Spray mit Pyrethrum 250 ml
Insecticide spray with pyrethrum 250 ml
Sprühdose mit effizienter Insektizid
Spray can with efficient insecticide