Pyrethroids Market Global Industry Analysis and Forecast Till 2023
Pyrethroids are organic insecticides that are synthetic analogs of pyrethrins. Pyrethrins are natural insecticides derived from pyrethrums found in flowers of Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium and Chrysanthemum coccineum. Pyrethroids, which means ‘pyrethrin-like’, are widely used as household insecticide against arthropods (insects). It is a systemic insecticide that acts as a nervous toxin (inhibits depolarizing of the axons of the sodium voltage-gated pump) and leads to paralysis and eventual death of the targeted insects.
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Pyrethroids insecticides have a peculiarly short life and biodegrade immediately in the presence of sunlight due to high light sensitivity. Pyrethroids are little or non-toxic to humans and other mammals, aves and reptiles, moderately toxic to fish, amphibians and other aquatic fauna, and extremely toxic to insects. However, long term acute exposure could result into skin irritation and other diseases symptomatic of respiratory disorders in sensitive individuals.
The pyrethroids insecticide market is driven by rising demand for hygiene products for the rapidly increasing global population and households. Pyrethroids are one of the safest insecticides currently in commercial use. High potency and effectiveness have earned pyrethroids the position of the preferred ingredient in household and industrial insecticides. However, supply constraints due to its natural origin are expected to be the major restraining factor of the pyrethroid insecticides market.
Additionally, pyrethroids are highly susceptible to breakdown in sunlight, heat and moisture, which restricts their use in farms, fields and open spaces. In order to counter this deficiency, a second generation of pyrethroid insecticides has been developed; however, these are more toxic to mammals and other animals.