Chemical components in insecticides

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Synthetic Pyrethroids, often labeled as "New Age Insecticides," are designed to target specific insect pests while minimizing effects on non-target organisms, making them theoretically safer for mammals. A key chemical component of these insecticides is tetramethrin, which has been in use for many years. Their classification as "new" stems from their selective action, as they exhibit reduced acetylcholine esterase activity until metabolized by insects, a process that does not occur in mammals. This specificity contributes to their effectiveness and safety profile in pest control applications.
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i read that Synthetic Pyrethroids are referred to as the "New Age Insecticides". Can anyone explain what are the some of the major chemical components of these insecticides?
 
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Looks like homework to me...did you try googling ?
 
well, not really...tetramethrin is a common example of a pyrethroid, and it has been around for quite some time.

in a nutshell: they are considered "new" because they are more specific to insects (and therefore, in theory, safer). they don't exhibit as much acetylcholine esterase activity until they are metabolized by the insect in a way that mammals cannot.
 

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