THE insecticidal properties of the flowers of certain species of pyrethrum (Chrysanthemum) have been known for a long period, the very high toxicity of the active principles to insects and their ...

For leading references on the chemistry and insecticidal activity of the pyrethrins and related compounds, see Crombie, L., and Elliott, M., Fortschr. Chem. Org ...

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