This document is intended to be educational in nature and helpful to consumers for making decisions about pesticide use.
Labels provide directions for the proper use of a pesticide product.
Be sure to read the entire label before using any product. A signal word on each product label indicates the product's toxicity after a single dose. The plant extract, called pyrethrum contains pyrethrin I and pyrethrin II collectively, called pyrethrins. Pyrethrins are widely used for control of various insect pests. There are two types that differ in chemical structure and symptoms of exposure.