Alphacypermethrin Technical

Type: Synthetic Pyrethroid Insecticide

Mode of Action

Primary Action: Acts on the nervous system of insects.
Mechanism: Alphacypermethrin prolongs the opening of sodium channels in the neuronal membrane, causing continuous nerve stimulation, paralysis, and eventual death of the insect.
IRAC Classification: Group 3A – Sodium channel modulators

Applications

Alphacypermethrin is widely used in agriculture, public health, and animal health sectors:

Agricultural Uses

Crops: Cotton, cereals (rice, wheat, maize), vegetables, soybeans, tea, fruits, and ornamentals.

Public Health & Household Use

Effective against mosquitoes, houseflies, cockroaches, and other household insects.
Used in bed nets and residual sprays for malaria vector control.

Weeds Controlled

None – Alphacypermethrin is an insecticide, not a herbicide, so it does not control weeds.

Technical Overview

Physical State: Crystalline solid
Color: Pale brown to off-white
Odor: Mild characteristic
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents (xylene, acetone, hexane)
Stability: Stable under normal storage; decomposes under strong alkaline or acidic conditions.
Compatibility: Compatible with many insecticides and fungicides; avoid mixing with strong alkalis.

Main Uses

Control of a broad spectrum of insect pests in agriculture and forestry.
Used for residual spraying in vector control programs (mosquitoes, flies).
Employed in treated nets, indoor residual spraying (IRS), and termite control.
Used in grain storage protection and animal housing for ectoparasite control.
Storage and Stability
Storage Conditions:
Store in cool, dry, and well-ventilated
Keep away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and moisture.
Avoid contact with food, feed, and drinking water.
Stability:
Stable for at least 2 years under recommended storage.

Decomposes slowly under UV light or alkaline conditions.