Table of Contents:
  • History of pyrethrum / George A. McLaughlin
  • Pyrethrum production / G.D. Glynne Jones
  • Composition of pyrethrum extract and analysis of pyrethrins / Stafford W. Head
  • Chemistry of the natural pyrethrins / Michael Elliott and Norman F. Janes
  • Biochemistry of the pyrethrins / John E. Casida
  • Toxicity of pyrethrum and its constituents to mammals / William F. Barthel
  • Toxicity of pyrethrum to fish and wildlife / Richard E. Pillmore
  • Tests for possible teratogenic, carcinogenic, mutagenic, and allergenic effects of pyrethrum / Clara H. Williams
  • Interactions in the toxicity of pyrethrum, synergists, and other chemicals to mammals / Howard Bond, Karen Mauger, and John J. DeFeo
  • Mode of action of synergists in enhancing the insecticidal activity of pyrethrum and pyrethroids / Izuru Yamamoto
  • Mode of action of pyrethrum on arthropod nerves / George Camougis
  • Pyrethrum for control of insects affecting man and animals / Carroll N. Smith
  • Pyrethrum for control of household and stored-product insects / H.B. Gillenwater and G.S. Burden
  • Pyrethrum for control of agricultural insects / W. Harry Lange and Norman B. Akesson
  • Pyrethrum for control of forest insects pests / Raymond P. Miskus and Robert L. Lyon
  • Residue and tolerance considerations with pyrethrum, piperonyl butoxide, and MGK 264 / Joseph B. Moore
  • Advantages and disadvantages of pyrethrum / Emil M. Mrak.