🏷️ Brand Names — Same Active Ingredient
🎯 Target Pests
🔬 How It Works
Pyrethrins are naturally occurring insecticides extracted from chrysanthemum flowers. They work by disrupting sodium channel function in insect nerve cells — causing rapid paralysis and death. Pyrethrins are famous for rapid knockdown: flying insects die almost immediately on contact.
PBO (Piperonyl Butoxide) synergist: Most professional pyrethrin aerosols include PBO, which inhibits the enzymes insects use to detoxify pyrethrins — dramatically increasing efficacy. PyGanic (OMRI organic) does not contain PBO, making it less potent but organically acceptable.
Short residual — by design: Pyrethrins break down rapidly in UV light and air. This is both a limitation (no lasting residual) and an advantage (rapid degradation, safe re-entry).
⚗️ Mixing & Application Rates
Aerosols are RTU. Riptide and PyGanic are concentrates requiring dilution for ULV or mist blowers.
⚠️ Safety & Precautions
- Toxic to cats when wet — keep cats out of treated areas until dry
- Extremely toxic to fish, bees, and aquatic invertebrates
- Short breakdown time: typically safe for re-entry once dry (15–30 minutes)
- PBO synergist extends activity but also mammalian exposure time
- Apply in ventilated spaces — avoid respiratory exposure during application
📄 SDS / Label Resources
PT 565 SDS from BASF. CB-80 SDS from Control Solutions. PyGanic SDS from MGK. All available on CDMS and manufacturer websites.