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Jun 02, 2025 - 09:56 AM
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Pyrethrins ...............................................................................
.........1.00%
*Piperonyl butoxide, Technical .........................................................2.00%
**N-Octyl bicycloheptene dicarboximide ..........................................3.00%
***OTHER INGREDIENTS ..............................................................94.00%
1. Pyrethrins (1.00%)
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Residual Effect: Very short.
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Details: Pyrethrins are natural insecticides derived from chrysanthemum flowers. They break down quickly in sunlight, air, and on surfaces—often within hours to a couple of days.
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Conclusion: Minimal residual activity; effective mostly at the time of application.
🔹 2. Piperonyl Butoxide (PBO) (2.00%)
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Residual Effect: Moderate.
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Details: PBO is a synergist—it enhances the effectiveness of pyrethrins by inhibiting insects' ability to detoxify them. It has no insecticidal action on its own but lingers longer than pyrethrins (can last days to weeks).
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Conclusion: Provides some prolonged enhancement of pyrethrin effects.
🔹 3. N-Octyl Bicycloheptene Dicarboximide (3.00%)
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Residual Effect: Moderate to long.
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Details: This is another synergist and sometimes a fixative. It helps slow the evaporation and breakdown of active ingredients, thereby increasing their residual activity. It can persist on surfaces for up to several days.
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Conclusion: Adds longevity to the insecticidal effect.
🔹 Bottom Line
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The product overall has limited to moderate residual activity.
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It is likely designed for immediate knockdown of pests with some lingering effect for a few days (thanks to the synergists), but it is not a long-term residual treatment like synthetic pyrethroids (e.g. permethrin).
If you're applying this product for indoor or outdoor pest control, it's generally considered safe after it dries, but reapplication is often necessary for ongoing protection.
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