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Resmethrin is a pyrethroid insecticide. Pyrethroids are synthetic compounds made to mimic the pyrethrins that are isolated from chrysanthemum flowers. Resmethrin is a broad-spectrum insecticide that works by interfering with a nerve cell's ability to send a normal signal by jamming open tiny gates on the cell that need to open and close rapidly to carry the message. Resmethrin is used in industrial settings, on livestock and pets, and in residential settings.

General Questions about Resmethrin

What is resmethrin? What are some products that contain resmethrin? How does resmethrin work? How might I be exposed to resmethrin What are some signs and symptoms from a brief exposure to resmethrin? What happens to resmethrin when it enter the body? Is resmethrin likely to contribute to the development of cancer? Has anyone studied non-cancer effects from long-term exposure to resmethrin? Are children more sensitive to resmethrin than adults? What happens to resmethrin in the environment? Can resmethrin affect birds, fish, and other wildlife?

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If you have questions about resmethrin, or any pesticide-related topic, please call NPIC at 1-800-858-7378, or email at npic@ace.orst.edu.

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