Cyphenothrin, a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide, is effective against cockroaches that have developed resistance to carbamate and organophosphorous insecticides.
Empenthrin, a synthetic pyrethroid used in insecticides, is active against broad spectrum of flying insects including moths and other pests damaging textile.
Acrinathrin is a pyrethroid used as an insecticide and an acaricide. Although resistance is developing, Acrinathrin is used to control the mite Varroa jacobsoni in beekeeping.
Tralomethrin is used as a pyrethroid insecticide. It modifies the gating kinetics of the sodium channels in neurons, increases the length of time the channel remains open after a stimulus, thereby depolarizing the neuron for a longer period of time. This leads to uncontrolled spasms, paralysis, and eventual death.