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Maj Robert Thornton is that derived from plants or is it a synthetic?some of the pyrethroids are naturally derived.

SGT Gerald “Jerry” Harrell Permethrin was first created in 1973 and registered as an insecticide by the EPA in 1979. However, its origins can be traced back to ancient Persia around 400 BC. The Persians discovered the insecticidal properties of pyrethrum, a naturally occurring chemical found in certain types of flowers in the chrysanthemum family. Pyrethrum extracts and powders were used for over 200 years to control all types of insects and reactants.

The first commercial product using pyrethrum was made in 1828, and there are accounts of similar products dating back to China's Chan Dynasty over 2000 years ago. Napoleon used insect powder made from pyrethrum to control flea and body lice infestations on French soldiers. Pyrethrum has been used in various forms for effective low-toxicity insect control, including natural pyrethrum and its synthetic form.