Cypermethrin is a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide. It is a non-systemic insecticide with contact and stomach action. It also exhibits anti feeding action. It acts on the nervous system of the insect and disturbs the function of neurons by interaction with the sodium channel. Controls a wide range of insects of Lepidoptera, Coleoptera, Diptera, Hemiptera and others. It is good for the management of defoliating caterpillars and fruit borers. It is also used in veterinary applications and control of mosquitoes, cockraoches, house flies and other insects in public health issues.