Pyrethroid mechanism of action diagram

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Pyrethrin — PyGanic, Evergreen

Active ingredient: pyrethrin  ·  Residual: Hours only

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🏷️ Brand Names — Same Active Ingredient

PyGanic EC 1.4 — MGK — OMRI-listed organic concentrate
PyGanic EC 5.0 — MGK — higher concentration commercial
Evergreen EC 60-6 — MGK — pyrethrin + PBO synergist
Riptide — PBI Gordon — ULV combination

🎯 What It Kills

✓ Aphids✓ Thrips✓ Whiteflies✓ Caterpillars✓ Beetles✓ Flies✓ Mosquitoes✓ Mites

⚙️ How It Works

Pyrethrin is extracted from Chrysanthemum flowers. Extremely fast knockdown but breaks down within hours in sunlight — no residual. OMRI-listed for certified organic production.

⚗️ Mixing & Application

PyGanic EC 1.4: 4.5–18 fl oz per gallon. For 4-gallon backpack: 18–72 fl oz at low rate. Apply in early morning or evening — breaks down rapidly in UV.
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⚠️ Safety

  • ⚠ Still toxic to bees when wet — apply evening only
  • ⚠ Toxic to fish
  • ⚠ Very short residual — frequent reapplication needed
  • ⚠ PBO synergist in some formulations not accepted by all organic certifiers

📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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PyGanic EC 1.4 — Safety Data Sheet

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📚 Sources: EPA Pesticide Labels · NPIC Pesticide Info
Published: Jan 1, 2025 · Updated: Apr 7, 2026