Difference between revisions of "Pyrethrum"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A natural mixture of six pyrethrin compounds obtained from chrysanthemum flowers that has been used for centuries as an insecticide. For use as an insecticide, the flowers were dried then mixed with water. They were also used as companion plants to minimize garden pests such as aphids, | + | A natural mixture of six pyrethrin compounds obtained from chrysanthemum flowers that has been used for centuries as an insecticide. For use as an insecticide, the flowers were dried then mixed with water. They were also used as companion plants to minimize garden pests such as aphids, leafhoppers, tick and rabbits. |
See [[pyrethrin|pyrethrin]]. | See [[pyrethrin|pyrethrin]]. | ||
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| + | ==Risks== | ||
| + | * Highly toxic to cats | ||
==Resources and Citations== | ==Resources and Citations== | ||
Revision as of 10:59, 4 August 2023
Description
A natural mixture of six pyrethrin compounds obtained from chrysanthemum flowers that has been used for centuries as an insecticide. For use as an insecticide, the flowers were dried then mixed with water. They were also used as companion plants to minimize garden pests such as aphids, leafhoppers, tick and rabbits.
See Pyrethrin.
Risks
- Highly toxic to cats
Resources and Citations
- Wikipedia: Pyrethrum Accessed July 2023