Study summary
Permethrin, Resmethrin, d-Phenothrin (Sumithrin): Synthetic Pyrethroids For Mosquito Control
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Read the original paper- Study type
- Review
- Year
- 2024
- Published in
- US EPA, Mosquito Control
Summary
EPA authoritative overview of the synthetic pyrethroids used as mosquito adulticides.
Key findings
These pyrethroids are applied as ULV fine-aerosol space sprays that kill adult mosquitoes on contact but drift and settle quickly; EPA states they are toxic to fish and bees while low-toxicity to mammals and birds when label-applied.
Limitations
Regulatory summary rather than primary efficacy data.