Pyrethroids Provide Protection Against Insects that Compromise Food Security & Endanger Public Health
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Resistance Does Not Mean Abandoning Proven Insecticides
March 28, 2024
Some people may be saying “Insects are becoming resistant to some particular class of pesticides and therefore we should stop using those at once. As is often the case, statements like that fail to grasp the realities of modern IPM (Integrated pest management) approaches.
Why are Pyrethroids Important?
Pyrethroids have been used for over 70 years by governments, homeowners, farmers and commercial pest control operators. They are a class of synthetic insecticides designed to improve on the insecticidally active products found in Chrysanthemum plant powders known as pyrethrum. Pyrethroids have emerged as some of the most trusted, reliable and effective tools for combating pests that spread dangerous diseases and destroy crops.
Global Human Health
Pyrethroids are also critical for protecting human health from many infectious diseases carried by pests, including Lyme disease, Zika virus and West Nile virus. Pyrethroid impregnated mosquito nets have proved to be one of the most effective ways to reduce malaria transmission in areas of the world where the scourge is endemic.
Food Security
Pyrethroids provide a wide range of benefits to society by offering growers a proven way to control a broad spectrum of agricultural insect pests which reduce growth and yields of over 120 crops which provide food and fiber to millions of Americans and people around the world.
Animal Health
Veterinarians depend on pyrethroids for protecting livestock and horses from disease. Pet owners rely on them for preventing fleas and ticks from infecting from infecting their dogs.
Consumer Protection
Homes, Gardens + Restaurants: Pyrethroids are an important tool used by both consumers and professionals to control insects such as ants, bed bugs, cockroaches, spiders, and other nuisance pests in the home or outdoor garden/landscape. Professional pest control companies rely on this class of chemistry to keep residential, commercial, and food-service areas free from insect pests.
Pyrethroids Provide Protection Against Insects that
Compromise Food Security & Endanger Public Health
Pyrethroids are a group of insecticides that were designed to improve upon the insecticidally active natural compound found in Chrysanthemum plant powders, known as pyrethrum.
The Pyrethroids Resource Center is a place where you can find credible, science-based information about the pyrethroid class of pesticides and better inform yourself about their strict regulatory oversight, grounding in research and the many benefits associated with their use. This is one of several public education programs funded by the Pyrethroid Working Group (PWG).
News Articles
The following represents the latest information, news, trends and research involving pyrethroids. This and previous items are intended to underscore the important benefits of pyrethroids and respond to misinformation that often circulates online.
March 28, 2024
Resistance Does Not Mean Abandoning Proven Insecticides
Some people may be saying “Insects are becoming resistant to some particular class of pesticides and therefore we should stop using those at once. As is often the case, statements like that fail to grasp the realities of modern IPM (Integrated pest management) approaches.
Liza Dunn, M.D.
March 27, 2024
The benefits of pesticides to mankind and the environment
This piece serves as a reminder about the often-overlooked benefits of pesticides, including increased crop yields, improved food safety, and reduced environmental degradation when used judiciously. It emphasizes the need for balanced discourse, acknowledging both the positive outcomes and the risks of pesticide use.
ScienceDirect
August 20, 2023
World Mosquito Day: Dangers and Tips for Prevention
The significance of World Mosquito Day on August 20, commemorates Sir Ronald Ross's 1897 discovery of the malaria parasite in mosquitoes, which advanced understanding of mosquito-borne disease prevention. It emphasizes the dangers posed by mosquitoes and offers prevention tips, such as using insect repellent, wearing protective clothing, and eliminating standing water to reduce breeding sites.
