pyrethroids
Bug-killing plant mimics
Pyrethroids are synthetic insecticides modeled after pyrethrins, the natural compounds found in chrysanthemum flowers.
They're widely used in household bug sprays, pet flea treatments, and agricultural pest control because they kill insects effectively while being relatively low in toxicity to mammals.
Common pyrethroids include permethrin and cypermethrin.
Protein allowing sodium passage
- nerve impulseElectrical signal through neurons
- knockdownBlow causing a fall
- paralysisLoss of muscle function
- neurotoxicDamaging to nervous system
voltage-gated · axon · depolarization · hyperexcitation · convulsions
Harmful substance exposure
- neurotoxinPoison attacking neural tissue
- chronic exposureRepeated long-term contact
- bioaccumulationPollutant concentration in tissues
- paresthesiaAbnormal skin sensation
fish kills · metabolites · detoxification · LD50 · protective equipment
Smoldering insect deterrent spirals
- bug spraySubstance deterring biting insects
- flea collarsInsecticidal pet neckwear
- ant killerSubstance destroying small insects
- roach baitPoison for crawling insects
lice shampoo · fly spray · insect repellent · aerosol · pet-friendly
Suppressing biting pest populations
- malaria preventionStopping mosquito-borne illness
- dengueMosquito-borne viral disease
- bed netsMesh draping over sleeping areas
- disease vectorsOrganisms spreading pathogens between hosts
Zika · West Nile · leishmaniasis · typhus · military use · tropical medicine
Controlling harmful organisms
- agrochemicalsChemicals for agriculture
- sprayingDispersing liquid as mist
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- vegetable cropsPlants grown for food
sodium channel
Protein allowing sodium passage
- nerve impulseElectrical signal through neurons
- knockdownBlow causing a fall
- paralysisLoss of muscle function
neurotoxic · voltage-gated · axon · depolarization · hyperexcitation · convulsions
poisoning
Harmful substance exposure
- neurotoxinPoison attacking neural tissue
- chronic exposureRepeated long-term contact
- bioaccumulationPollutant concentration in tissues
paresthesia · fish kills · metabolites · detoxification · LD50 · protective equipment
mosquito coils
Smoldering insect deterrent spirals
- bug spraySubstance deterring biting insects
- flea collarsInsecticidal pet neckwear
- ant killerSubstance destroying small insects
roach bait · lice shampoo · fly spray · insect repellent · aerosol · pet-friendly
mosquito control
Suppressing biting pest populations
- malaria preventionStopping mosquito-borne illness
- dengueMosquito-borne viral disease
- bed netsMesh draping over sleeping areas
disease vectors · Zika · West Nile · leishmaniasis · typhus · military use · tropical medicine
permethrin
Synthetic bug-killing compound
pest management
Controlling harmful organisms
- agrochemicalsChemicals for agriculture
- sprayingDispersing liquid as mist
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
pyrethroidsbiological control
Pest suppression via natural enemies
beneficial insects · predatory insects · parasitic wasps · crop rotation · companion planting