Multiple choice

Which of the following is a vital component of mosquito coils?

  1. Allethrins

  2. Bifenthrin

  3. Cypermethrin

  4. Cyfluthrin

  5. Permethrin

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Allethrins are synthetic pyrethroids. The compounds have low toxicity for humans and birds and are used in many household insecticides such as RAID and mosquito coils.