Cyromazine
Type: Insect Growth Regulator
Mode of Action: Interfering with the molting process
Common Product Names: Neporex
What is it?
Cyromazine is a triazine-based insecticide, primarily used for controlling insect larvae in a variety of settings. It is particularly effective against dipteran pests, such as flies and leaf miners, which are known to cause significant damage in crops and livestock environments. Cyromazine’s chemical structure allows it to be highly specific in its action, targeting only the intended pest species while leaving beneficial insects largely unaffected.
How does it work?
Cyromazine works by interfering with the chitin synthesis in insects. Chitin is a vital component of the insect exoskeleton, and by disrupting its formation, Cyromazine prevents larvae from developing properly. As a result, the larvae die during molting, or they fail to emerge as viable adults. This mode of action makes Cyromazine highly effective in controlling pest populations without causing immediate harm to adult insects, which reduces the chances of resistance development.