Permethrin, derived from the chrysanthemum flower, has been used for centuries, notably in the early 1800s by Napoleon's army. It is a neurotoxin that upon contact, causes insect paralysis and death by triggering involuntary muscle spasms. Unlike DEET, which simply repels insects by blocking their sensors, permethrin acts directly on insects' neurophysiology, rendering them incapable of escape. Its effectiveness stems from being odorless and colorless, making it undetectable to insects, further enhancing its utility as a protective agent against mosquitoes and ticks.
Permethrin targets an insect's nervous system, causing paralysis and eventually death, distinguishing it from repellents like DEET that work by blocking insects' sensors.
Permethrin is odorless and colorless, and since insects cannot detect it, it remains effective in killing mosquitoes and ticks on contact.
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