Pyrethrin Aerosols

🏷️ Brand Names — Same Active Ingredient

⚠️ Don't buy duplicates. All products below contain pyrethrins (botanical insecticide) as the active ingredient. Buying two different brands is buying the same pesticide twice — they differ only in price, concentration, and formulation type.

PT 565 Plus XLO

BASF · Aerosol — pyrethrin + PBO synergist · 0.5% pyrethrins + 4% piperonyl butoxide

Professional

CB-80 Extra SAME ACTIVE INGREDIENT

Control Solutions · Aerosol — pyrethrin + PBO · 0.5% pyrethrins + 4% PBO

Professional

Riptide Water-Based Pyrethrin ULV

PBI Gordon · ULV concentrate · 5% pyrethrins + 5% PBO

Professional

PyGanic Crop Protection EC 5.0 II

MGK · EC concentrate — OMRI organic · 5% pyrethrins

OMRI Organic — professional

Raid Flying Insect Killer

SC Johnson · Consumer aerosol · 0.1% pyrethrins + 0.5% permethrin

Consumer

🎯 Target Pests

✓Flying Insects (immediate knockdown)✓Mosquitoes✓Flies✓Gnats✓Moths✓Exposed cockroaches and ants✓Wasps and bees (direct spray)

🔬 How It Works

Pyrethrins are naturally occurring insecticides extracted from chrysanthemum flowers. They work by disrupting sodium channel function in insect nerve cells — causing rapid paralysis and death. Pyrethrins are famous for rapid knockdown: flying insects die almost immediately on contact.

PBO (Piperonyl Butoxide) synergist: Most professional pyrethrin aerosols include PBO, which inhibits the enzymes insects use to detoxify pyrethrins — dramatically increasing efficacy. PyGanic (OMRI organic) does not contain PBO, making it less potent but organically acceptable.

Short residual — by design: Pyrethrins break down rapidly in UV light and air. This is both a limitation (no lasting residual) and an advantage (rapid degradation, safe re-entry).

⚗️ Mixing & Application Rates

Aerosols are RTU. Riptide and PyGanic are concentrates requiring dilution for ULV or mist blowers.

Indoor flying insect flush/knockdown (aerosol)

Ready to use — 1–2 second spray

PT 565 and CB-80 are equivalent products. Use for immediate knockdown of exposed insects, flushing cockroaches from hiding, and knocking down flying pests. No lasting residual — follow with a residual product for sustained control.

Space spray / misting (Riptide)

3.2–6.4 fl oz per gallon (depending on application)

Dilute in water and apply with cold fogger or mist blower. Close space, spray, ventilate 15+ minutes before re-entry. Effective for event mosquito control and indoor flying insect knockdown.

PyGanic EC 5.0 (organic foliar)

4.5–18 fl oz per gallon

OMRI listed for certified organic production. Dilute in water and apply to foliage for aphid, thrips, and flying insect knockdown. Much shorter residual than synthetic alternatives — reapply more frequently.

Example

0.5 oz

per gallon

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

Toxic to cats when wet — keep cats out of treated areas until dry
Extremely toxic to fish, bees, and aquatic invertebrates
Short breakdown time: typically safe for re-entry once dry (15–30 minutes)
PBO synergist extends activity but also mammalian exposure time
Apply in ventilated spaces — avoid respiratory exposure during application

📄 SDS / Label Resources

PT 565 SDS from BASF. CB-80 SDS from Control Solutions. PyGanic SDS from MGK. All available on CDMS and manufacturer websites.

📄 CDMS Label Database 🏛️ EPA Label Search

🐛 Pests This Treats — Learn More

Click any pest to view its full identification guide, biology, and treatment options.

🐛 Ants → 🐛 Aphid → 🐛 Cockroaches → 🐛 Flies → 🐛 Gnats → 🐛 Mosquito → 🐛 Scales → 🐛 Thrips → 🐛 Ticks → 🐛 Wasps →

🌿 Environmental & Ecological Impact

🐝 Bees / PollinatorsHIGH

🐟 Fish / Aquatic LifeVERY HIGH

🐦 BirdsLOW

🐕 Mammals / PetsLOW

🦐 Aquatic InvertebratesVERY HIGH

💡 Natural but highly toxic to aquatic life and bees. Breaks down rapidly in sunlight (hours). Short environmental persistence.

🔄 Alternatives & Related Products

Same chemical class or different approaches to the same pests.

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Azadirachtin
Same class: Botanical

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Boric Acid
Different approach: Inorganic

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Methoprene
Different approach: IGR

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is pyrethrin safe for pets?

Follow the product label. Keep pets out of treated areas until completely dried (2–4 hours for sprays). Once dry, treated surfaces pose minimal risk to dogs and cats.

Q: Can I use pyrethrin indoors?

Check the specific product label — formulations vary. Baits and dusts often have indoor labeling; concentrates and granulars are typically outdoor.

Q: How long does pyrethrin last after application?

Residual varies by formulation, surface type, weather, and UV exposure. Indoor applications last longer than outdoor. Check the product label for re-application intervals.

Q: What should I do if exposed?

Remove contaminated clothing, wash skin with soap and water. For eye contact, rinse 15–20 minutes. For ingestion or severe symptoms, call Poison Control (1-800-222-1222). Have the product label available.

📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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