External Antiparasitics: Synthetic Pyrethroids

Question 1

What are Synthetic Pyrethroids?

Answer 1

Lab made products that have increased potency and last longer than pyrethrins

Question 2

Example of 1st Generation Synthetic Pyrethroids

Answer 2

Allethrin

Question 3

Example of 2nd Generation Synthetic Pyrethroids (2)

Answer 3

1. Resmethrin

2. Tetramethrin

Question 4

Examples of 3rd Generation Synthetic Pyrethroids (2)

Answer 4

1. Fenvalerate

2. Permethrin

Question 5

What are the general characteristics of Synthetic Pyrethroids? (2)

Answer 5

1. Greater potency than pyrethrins

2. Decompose more slowly when exposed to air or sunlight