Transfluthrin Is One Of The Popular Organic And Safe Insecticides
Akanksha Jain
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What is Transfluthrin? Is it an insecticide? Or more to the point, is it an organic bug killer?
Transfluthrin is a synthetic fast-acting pyrethrin insecticide with very low persistence. It possesses the following simple molecular structure: C═H═F═O═C. It's a rather simple compound. There are several reasons to use this chemical, if and only if one has a pest problem that involves pests that eat or breath chemical compounds. For example, the trade journals and poison guides will sometimes refer to Transfluthrin as a "chemical stink".
It is generally regarded as the best pest controller for organic gardens as it controls flies and mosquitoes, and also other pests like grubs and ticks. Even though there are several other chemicals that are effective against flies and mosquitoes, these generally take time to act. This is why a lot of people prefer using Transfluthrin as they do not have to wait for a few days before you get good results.
It is an insecticide with high persistence. This means that it is likely to remain effective even after continuous application. It has the following molecular formula: C15H12Cl2F4O2. It is also very stable and can be used for outdoor applications. It is an organic insecticide and is made from natural ingredients like sulfur, calcium fumigate, potassium chlorate, ferric sulfate, and magnesium nitrate. It is not a toxic chemical as many insecticides are. However, if exposed to direct sunlight for a long time, it can discolor clothes and fabric. Therefore, when applying it, protective clothing is mostly used for protection. This insecticide is also safe for children who are below six years old.
It contains no chlorination by-products. It also does not contain any other hazardous chemicals. As it is an organic insecticide, it is considered to be safe for people and animals. There are no known side effects when used in accordance with the instructions on the label. In fact, there have been no reports of adverse reactions among users.
This insecticide should be applied carefully to the target surface. Before applying, it is important to let the treatment dry completely. Also, if you have any concerns, you can consult your pharmacist. It should not be used during the actual flowering season. It should be used only during the summer or spring period.
Though it is considered to be safe, is not suitable for every type of pest. Pests resistant to some types of insecticides are not killed by this insecticide. Also, it is not advisable to use it on underground stem plants as it may kill them. If you are unsure about its effect on a specific plant, contact a professional pest control company. If you intend to use it on your own, do so carefully, and make sure to follow instructions. The safety of insecticides has been under debate for some time now and there is more research being done than ever before. As few insecticides are known for their potential risks for cancer, birth defects, and nervous system damage
Lead - State Affairs (Northeast) at Syngenta
1 年pyrethroid - not pyrethrin. Pyrethrins are components of pyrethrum, which is an extract of crysthanthemum flowers. It is NOT organic. It is synthetic. As such, it should not be used in organic systems as it will violate any organic standards in place. That is not to say it is high risk, just that it is not derived from natural sources - a requirement of organic systems
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1 年Thanks Jain for the post. I personally recommend tranfluthrin (TFT) for mostly flying insects like mosquitoes, houseflies, sandflies and many other disease vectors. However, TFT is not an organic pesticide, it is synthetic (the only organics are the pyrethrins in this family of chrysanthemum sourced insecticides), with preffered spatial repellent properties. TFT has a very LOW persistence in the environment given its high volatility, and NOT HIGH Persistence. Yes, TFT is significantly less toxic to mammals than other pyrethroids like permethrin and deltamethrin, but research in this arena is still insufficient to confidently conclude, and it is very toxic to aquatic life given its solubility in water. All in all, when used appropriately through regulated release of the volatiles, it is so far the best product that we have on the market together with DEET.