Cypermethrin (CP) is a synthetic pyrethroid used as an insecticide in large-scale commercial agricultural applications as well as in consumer products for domestic purposes.

Cypermethrin is a broad-spectrum pyrethroid insecticide, effective for controlling pests in crops, livestock, gardens and homes. Its mode of action is neurotoxic in insects, with a rapid, residual effect …

Cypermethrin typically contains 20–40% α-cypermethrin, which are the two most toxicologically active isomers of cypermethrin. As the ratio of isomers in commercial cypermethrin products is variable, the …

Jun 12, 2025 · What Is Cypermethrin? Cypermethrin is a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide. It is formulated to manage many pests by attacking the central nervous system. Unlike natural insecticides, …

Feb 15, 2019 · Cypermethrin is an insecticide that attacks an insect’s central nervous system. Cypermethrin is a highly toxic substance that can affect the liver, kidneys, adrenals, ovaries, lungs, …

Oct 4, 2023 · Cypermethrin is a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide used in large-scale commercial agricultural applications as well as consumer products for domestic purposes. Its primary function is …

- Cypermethrin is a synthetic pyrethroid. It is low toxicity to humans and animals. Synthetic pyrethroids are man-made insecticides created to mimic the chemical properties of the naturally-occurring …

Effects of cypermethrin on human health and the environment depend on how much cypermethrin is present and the length and frequency of exposure. Effects also depend on the health of a person …

Nov 13, 2025 · Cypermethrin is a broad-spectrum insecticide. It has a low aqueous solubility and is volatile. Whilst its chemical properties suggest that it should not leach to groundwater it has been …

Cypermethrin is a versatile insecticide commonly used in agriculture, home gardens, and household pest control. Key benefits include broad-spectrum control against numerous pests, rapid action, and …