Alpha-cypermethrin is a powerful synthetic pyrethroid insecticide used to control a wide range of agricultural pests, pu

How It Works

• Nervous system disruption: It acts as a contact and stomach poison that targets an insect's nervous system by disrupting sodium channel function. [1, 2]
• Rapid knockdown: Insects experience fast paralysis and death within hours of exposure. [1]
• Residual barrier: Formulations like Alpha-Thrin 100 SC leave a long-lasting residue on treated crops or surfaces. [1, 2]

Common Uses

• Agriculture: Protects crops like maize, oilseeds, and fruits against caterpillars, borers, and beetles. [1, 2]
• Public Health: Used in indoor residual spraying to control mosquitoes, flies, cockroaches, and bed bugs. [1]
• Retail/Domestic: Available in smaller consumer quantities like Protek 100SC Alpha Cypermethrin for general garden and home pest maintenance. [1]

Safety and Environmental Risks

• Toxicity: It is harmful if swallowed or absorbed through the skin and can cause severe skin and eye irritation. [1, 2]
• Ecotoxicity: It is extremely toxic to aquatic life (fish and waterways) and honeybees, though relatively low-toxicity to birds. [1, 2]

If you are looking to treat a specific problem, tell me:

• What pests or crops you are trying to target
• Whether this is for home, garden, or agricultural use

I can provide the proper dilution rates and safety guidelines.