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[Insecticidal properties of sumitrin]

V I Vashkov, V M Tsetlin, A P Volkova

    Zhurnal Mikrobiologii, Epidemiologii I Immunobiologii
    |June 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Sumitrin is a highly effective insecticide against common pests like flies, bedbugs, and cockroaches. It shows excellent insect selectivity and low toxicity in warm-blooded animals, making it a safe option.

    Area of Science:

    • Entomology
    • Toxicology
    • Pest Management

    Background:

    • Insecticides are crucial for controlling disease vectors and agricultural pests.
    • Developing effective and safe insecticidal compounds is an ongoing challenge.
    • Sumitrin is a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide with known insecticidal properties.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the insecticidal efficacy of sumitrin against various household pests.
    • To determine the toxicity profile of sumitrin in target insects and non-target animals.
    • To compare the effectiveness of sumitrin in different formulations, including aerosols.

    Main Methods:

    • Topical application bioassays were performed on adult domestic flies, bedbugs, and cockroaches.
    • Median lethal dose (LD50) values were calculated for each insect species.

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  • Acute oral toxicity was assessed in albino mice to determine LD50 values.
  • Comparative efficacy of aerosol formulations containing sumitrin and its mixtures with DDVF was evaluated.

    • Main Results:

    • Sumitrin exhibited high insecticidal activity in contact action.
    • Topical LD50 values for sumitrin were 0.47 µg/g for domestic flies, 1.25 µg/g for bedbugs, and 3.26 µg/g for cockroaches.
    • Sumitrin demonstrated low toxicity to warm-blooded animals, with an LD50 in albino mice exceeding 7500 mg/kg.
    • Aerosol formulations of sumitrin and its mixtures with DDVF showed lower activity compared to neopinamine-based compositions.

    Conclusions:

    • Sumitrin is a potent insecticide with high efficacy against key household pests.
    • Its favorable selectivity and low mammalian toxicity profile suggest a good safety margin for use.
    • Further research into optimal formulations may be needed to enhance aerosol efficacy.