Pyrethrum powder and its properties

In private houses, apartments, offices and premises intended for domestic animals or livestock, various parasites and insects can arise that interfere with the normal existence of the inhabitants. Farmers and owners of houses and apartments are constantly looking for more and more new tools that can effectively get rid of pests. However, some of them are too toxic, others are carcinogens, others are not very helpful, and the fourth is addictive. The agent that solved almost all these problems is the powder, the pyrethrum in which it is the main component.

What is feverfew

Powder, feverfew in which is the main component, is a remedy made from inflorescences and flower heads of the same plant. It refers to the family of astroids, very similar in appearance to the chemist's daisy. And its other names are camomile and Persian chamomile. Use it began in ancient times, but forgot about it for a while. It happened because of the invention of a chemical analog, which is more effective. However, it was not only effective, but harmful to the human body. And only recently began to apply again this powder, feverfew again began to use for its preparation. This plant is known not only as a means of insects and parasites, it is based on the preparation of medicinal herbs for the treatment of migraines, arthrosis. Apply it and as an anti-inflammatory. That is, as we see from his broad profile of purpose, for a person he does not really harm.

Powder exposure area

This substance operates on virtually all uninvited settlers of our homes. And it is applied for everyone practically on the same recipe. To combat ants, you need to sprinkle this powder on their paths. Pyrethrum should be placed at all entrances of their tracks into the house, it is also advisable to treat the anthill itself. To get rid of such hardy insects as cockroaches, you need to sprinkle this tool around all the cracks and cracks, as well as near places with high humidity. It will not hurt to process kitchen furniture, as these insects like to settle there. Similarly, feverfew acts on mosquitoes, fleas, ticks and flies. With it, you can protect indoor and garden flowers from pests that eat roots and leaves. To do this, you just need to pour a small amount of it into the hole when planting the plant, and during the growth process add pyrethrum around the stem. Harm from him will not. With the help of powder, you can drive away flies from humus and manure pits. The way of action is the same - just sprinkled on top.

How to use feverfew

The pyrethrum powder should be evenly distributed on the problem surfaces with a thin layer. This can be done by means of a conventional rubber pear, blowing out the mixture. To protect the premises from fleas, sprinkle powder under the carpets. In order to get rid of moths and flies, treat the surfaces in the places of their accumulations. For flies, these are places near to household waste, for moths - cupboards and chests of drawers. Spray the powder behind the side tables, on the bookshelves, under the rosettes and behind the rest of the furniture in hard-to-reach places. In this condition, the apartment should be for three days, and then a wet cleaning is carried out. Only fresh powder is effective, it can not be stored for a long time.

Safety for people

The pyrethrum powder in the pharmacy is sold as a medicine, so there are no harmful effects on a person when using it as an insecticide. There may be allergic reactions, but this is indeed very rare, since even with ingestion it is only observed in 8% of patients, and when treating the surfaces of the house in the respiratory tract can get so small that it does not have any side effects on the body. For animals, feverfew is also safe. It can be used as a local antiparasitic agent for dogs, cats, parrots and poultry. The powder is either rubbed into wool or feathers, or the animal is bathed in the broth of pyrethrum. The procedure is repeated every 2-3 days until the desired result is achieved.

Where to buy powder

Pyrethrum (powder) in St. Petersburg and other regions is very difficult to meet in the pharmacies in its pure form. It is either offered in herbal preparation, or in the form of tablets and capsules. However, this tool can be found in agricultural shops, in pavilions with products for floriculture and livestock, from farmers who are self-cultivating this flower, as well as online stores. In the latter case, the search for the seller is greatly facilitated, since there are specialized sites.

As for the cost of feverfew (powder), its price is fairly democratic. Depending on the place where you will buy it, it fluctuates around 450 rubles for a pack of 300 grams. If you are lucky enough to find it in a pharmacy, it will cost much less.