The active compounds in pyrethrum, known as pyrethrins, are neurotoxins that affect insects. They are widely used in various pest control products, including household insecticides and mosquito repellents, due to their effectiveness and relatively low toxicity to mammals and birds.
Which of the following is used as a mosquito repellent ?
Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2009 · Topic: Plant: Economic Importance (Medicinal Plants and their Pharmacological Uses)
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