Persian Powder - Biological Pest Control

Biological Pest Control

Persian powder is a green pesticide that has been used for centuries for the biological pest extermination of household insects, garden pests, and agricultural pests. It is used indoors, in gardens and the horticulture industry, and in agriculture.

It is produced from the powdered flowers of certain species of Pyrethrum, in the genera Chrysanthemum and Tanacetum. In more recent times it has had formulations with brand names such as Zacherlin.

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