pyrethroid

noun

py·re·throid pī-ˈrē-ˌthrȯid

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: any of various synthetic compounds that are related to the pyrethrins and resemble them in insecticidal properties

pyrethroid adjective

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Iowa State said spraying pyrethroid insecticides such as Permethrin or Esfenvalerate on the outside of buildings when the beetles appear may help prevent pest entry, especially for large infestations. —

Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024 As another preemptive step, which may be easier than physically sealing gaps around your house, spray pyrethroid insecticides around any openings into the home. —

Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024 One case study linked an instance of facial paralysis in an infant with pyrethroid exposure. —

Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 14 Aug. 2024 According to the county, the pesticide is an ultra-low volume spray of pyrethrin or pyrethroids, which is approved by the Environmental Protection Agency. —

Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 26 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for pyrethroid