Active Ingredients Used in PelGar Formulations

PelGar International formulates a wide range of pest control products using proven active ingredients. Each compound is selected for its efficacy, safety profile, and regulatory compliance across global markets.

Notes on Use and Compliance

All active ingredients are used in accordance with local and international regulations. Product availability and permitted applications may vary by region. For product-specific documentation, including Labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS), go to the Resources page. Scroll down for more information on our active ingredients.

Resources

Alpha-Cypermethrin

A synthetic pyrethroid insecticide composed of the most active isomers of cypermethrin. It is a more potent and refined formulation, designed for enhanced efficacy and faster action.

Alpha-cypermethrin works by disrupting the nervous system of insects, leading to rapid knockdown and death. Its increased potency makes it particularly valuable in public health scenarios where fast suppression of pests such as mosquitoes and flies is critical.

Brodifacoum

A second-generation anticoagulant rodenticide used to control rats and mice. It is known for its high potency and long-lasting effect.

Brodifacoum inhibits the vitamin K cycle, preventing blood clotting and causing internal haemorrhaging. Brodifacoum is especially effective against resistant rodent populations and is used in areas where other anticoagulants have failed.

Bromadiolone

A second-generation anticoagulant rodenticide formulated to control rodent infestations in domestic, agricultural, and industrial settings.

Bromadiolone acts by disrupting the vitamin K cycle, leading to fatal internal bleeding. Bromadiolone is effective against non-resistant strains and those resistant to first-generation anticoagulants like warfarin.

Cypermethrin

A synthetic pyrethroid insecticide that mimics natural pyrethrins found in chrysanthemum flowers. It is widely used in pest control formulations.

Cypermethrin disrupts the insect nervous system, causing paralysis and death. Cypermethrin offers good stability and residual effect, making it effective against a broad range of flying and crawling insects including flies, mosquitoes, cockroaches, and ants.

DEET (Diethyl Toluamide)

A synthetic insect repellent originally developed by the U.S. Army to protect personnel from mosquito-borne diseases.

DEET repels biting insects by interfering with their ability to detect human scent. DEET is effective against mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, and midges, and is widely used in personal protection products.

Deltamethrin

A synthetic pyrethroid insecticide known for its fast action and long-lasting residual control. It is used in both agricultural and public health applications.

Deltamethrin targets the insect nervous system, causing rapid knockdown and death. Deltamethrin is commonly used in mosquito control programmes, including indoor residual spraying and insecticidal nets.

Difenacoum

A second-generation anticoagulant rodenticide used to manage rodent populations in urban and rural environments.

Difenacoum inhibits the vitamin K cycle, preventing blood clotting and causing internal bleeding. Difenacoum is particularly effective against non-resistant mice and those resistant to first-generation anticoagulants.

Imidacloprid

A systemic insecticide from the neonicotinoid class, designed to mimic the insecticidal properties of nicotine.

Imidacloprid acts on the insect nervous system and is highly effective against a wide range of pests. Its systemic nature makes it especially useful for cockroach control, exploiting their cannibalistic behaviour to spread the active ingredient.

Permethrin

A synthetic pyrethroid insecticide used in public health, agriculture, and veterinary medicine.

Permethrin affects the nervous system of insects, causing paralysis and death. Permethrin is broad-spectrum and effective against flying and crawling insects such as mosquitoes, lice, and ticks.

Piperonyl Butoxide (PBO)

A synthetic synergist used in pesticide formulations to enhance the efficacy of insecticides.

Piperonyl Butoxide inhibits insect enzymes that break down active ingredients, allowing pyrethrins and pyrethroids to remain effective for longer. PBO is particularly useful in managing insecticide resistance.

PMD

A natural insect repellent derived from the oil of the Eucalyptus citriodora tree, containing the active compound p-menthane-3,8-diol (PMD).

PMD repels biting insects such as mosquitoes, ticks, and midges by interfering with their ability to detect human scent. PMD is recognised for its safety, including use by children and pregnant women, and is used in public health programmes to prevent vector-borne diseases.

Pyrethrum (Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium)

A natural insecticide derived from the dried flower heads of Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium, also known as the pyrethrum daisy.

Pyrethrum acts as a neurotoxin, causing rapid knockdown of insects. Pyrethrum is fast-acting but lacks long residual control, making it ideal for crop treatment and widely used in agriculture.

Temephos

An organophosphate larvicide used to control aquatic-stage insects, particularly mosquitoes.

Temephos disrupts nerve function in larvae, preventing development into adult vectors and is used in public health programmes targeting diseases such as dengue, Zika, and malaria.

Tetramethrin

A synthetic pyrethroid insecticide used in household and commercial pest control products.

Tetramethrin affects the insect nervous system, causing rapid knockdown and death and is effective against a broad range of flying and crawling insects including flies, mosquitoes, cockroaches, and ants.

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