Deltamethrin is a long-established and proven synthetic derivative of the natural insecticide pyrethrum.  It has a very high level of safety at approved use rates and has a number of important uses World-wide.  It is one of the main compounds used in the fight against malaria-carrying-mosquitoes (both as an indoor spray but also for the treatment of mosquito bed-nets). 

Deltamethrin provides excellent knock-down, affecting a specific area of the insect’s nervous system.  Insects are much more susceptible to deltamethrin than humans, other mammals and birds.  More importantly, it is safe to use in the home around family and pets as it binds tightly to surfaces where it is applied, and is not readily dislodged.  It is not volatile, so no airborne residues are generated after spray droplets have settled. Studies carried out by Bayer have proven this.             

Jeff Einam, Technical & Regulatory Affairs Manager, Environmental Science Division (ANZ) at Bayer said “Deltamethrin is the active ingredient in Bayer’s proven professional insecticide, Cislin®25, which has a broad label including approval for use in food processing establishments 

(e.g. kitchens – HACCP approved) and meat processing establishments (AQIS declaration).” 

Fundamental chemical characteristics of deltamethrin which make it invaluable as a surface spray in public health, domestic and industrial areas include:  

•    Photostable – does not degrade in light at normal temperatures•    Biodegradable – deltamethrin does not accumulate in the environment;
•    Odourless and non-staining;
•    Low mammalian toxicity
•    Effective against a wide range of pests including Cockroaches; Fleas; Spiders; Bedbugs; Ants; Flies etc.
•    Can be used with confidence on a range of surface types

Jeff said “Consistent formulation quality and reliable performance has been a feature of Bayer’s Cislin® brand (active ingredient deltamethrin), since it was introduced more than 30 years ago.  Add to this a very high level of safety and you have the ultimate general insect control product, which the industry has clearly recognised over this time period.  

Jeff said “Deltamethrin is a proven performer throughout the Professional Pest Management industry, which explains the success and longevity of the Cislin® brand in Australia.  Cislin offers the ultimate killing power both indoors and outdoors and given its long term residual insecticide, it lasts and lasts.  It’s an ideal professional product that will cut down on call-backs due to its proven sustained residual activity.”  Jeff added “Deltamethrin is a key active in Bayer’s future portfolio with some exciting technologies coming down the line. It’s an active that just does it all and is one of the most potent insecticidal compounds available, so it may be an oldie, but it’s definitely a goldie!”

Visit www.environmentalscience.bayer.com.au to download Product Label, SDS, HACCP Certificate or AQIS Declaration.

For Further Information:

Jeff Einam
(m) 0418 390 803

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