Classification

CLASSIFICATION

  • Based on the structure of pyrethroids, they are classified as
    • Type I (Agents having no alpha cyano moiety) – Allethrin, permethrin, cismethrin
    • Type II (Agents having alpha cyano moiety) – Deltamethrin, cypermethrin, fenvalerate, fluvalinate, flumethrin
  • Toxicity is due to ingestion of pesticide contaminated feed or through dermal absorption when they are used as pesticides.
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