What Chemicals Are in Centynal Synergized Insecticide?
Centynal Synergized Insecticide is a two-component emulsifiable concentrate that combines deltamethrin and piperonyl butoxide. Together, they provide effective knockdown and control of even the toughest stored-product insects.
It’s also available in an all-in-one formulation. This product is great for pest control because it kills insects on contact, and is available as a liquid, powder, or spray. It is recommended for indoor and outdoor use and provides knockdown control for listed pests. It is sold by the case quantity.
Deltamethrin is a pesticide that is widely used for the control of insects and weeds. It is available in many forms, including aerosols, sprays, dusts, granules, and wettable powders. It is also a common ingredient in Chinese chalk, known as Miracle Chalk. However, it is not registered in the United States.
Centynal Synergized Insecticide contains deltamethrin, an insecticide, and the synergist, piperonyl butoxide. These compounds work together to provide high levels of knockdown and control for even the toughest stored product insects.
This pesticide is highly effective against R. dominica but was not effective against T. castaneum and O. surinamensis strains. However, this reduced susceptibility may be due to resistance to deltamethrin in these field strains. Despite this, deltamethrin is still effective against other species, including S. zeamais, Sitophilus granary weevils, and O. aphids.
This insecticide can be used both alone and in tanks mixed with other products. It can be applied directly to stored grains or as an empty bin treatment. It is highly effective against the listed pests, and is available in case quantities. To use this insecticide, be sure to read the label and follow the directions carefully.
Deltamethrin is highly effective against adult R. dominica. It killed adults and inhibited their production. It also suppressed the production of progeny. In tests on wheat, deltamethrin reduced mortality by 40-69% and decreased the number of adult eggs in the surviving adult.
Centynal Synergized contains a chemical known as piperonyl butoxide, which is moderately toxic to fish and other aquatic invertebrates but not to humans. However, it is highly toxic to amphibians, particularly those in the tadpole stage. Even a small amount of piperonyl butoxide can cause significant harm to bees. This chemical is also a known carcinogen.
Although piperonyl butoxide does not kill insects directly, it increases the effectiveness of insecticides when used in combination with other chemicals. Generally, piperonyl butoxide is combined with pyrethrins and other pesticides. It has been used in insecticide products since the 1950s.
Centynal Synergized is an emulsifiable concentrate with a synergy between deltamethrin and piperonyl butoxide. This chemical combination provides a knockdown of pests and provides an effective pesticide for stored grain. It is labeled to kill a broad spectrum of insects, including insects that feed on grain.