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New York - While household insecticides may be effective at getting rid of pesky little creatures, certain ingredients such as pyrethrin may trigger allergic reactions including acute asthma attacks ...

Pyrethrin, derived from the flower heads of chrysanthemums, targets the nervous systems of insects, leading to paralysis and death. This natural insecticide is particularly effective against ...

Long-Term Insecticide Exposure Tied to Heart Disease Pyrethroids, found in mosquito repellents, pet sprays and lice shampoos, may increase cardiovascular risks. Share full article ...

Discovered in Persia around 400 B.C., the flower produces an active ingredient, pyrethrin, that can be extracted and used to create natural insecticides that farmers spray on crops to protect them ...