Tefluthrin is a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide developed by ICI (UK).
Tefluthrin 2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-methylbenzyl (1RS)-cis-3-[(Z)-2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoroprop-1-enyl]- 2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate
Tefluthrin is not a medical substance. It is a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide, which means it is a man-made insecticide that mimics the structure and properties of natural pyrethrins, which are insecticides found in chrysanthemums.
Tefluthrin is used to control a variety of insects, including corn rootworms, cutworms, and wireworms. It is applied to soil or seeds, and it works by killing insects that come into contact with it.
Tefluthrin can be harmful to humans if it is inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed through the skin. Symptoms of exposure to tefluthrin can include headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. In severe cases, exposure to tefluthrin can lead to seizures or coma.