Crop protection

Pyrethrum is a natural insecticide derived from the dried flowers of certain chrysanthemum species, primarily Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium and Chrysanthemum coccineum. The active compounds in pyrethrum are called pyrethrins, which are effective against a wide range of insects.

Pyrethrum contains six active compounds called pyrethrins, which target the nervous systems of insects. When an insect comes into contact with pyrethrum, the pyrethrins disrupt the nerve signals, causing paralysis and death. Pyrethrum is fast-acting and has a knockdown effect, meaning that insects die quickly after exposure.