| Long-lasting protection against mosquitoes and malaria |
| Additional brands | ICON® 10WP, ICON® 2.5CS, ICON® 2.5EC, ICONET®. |
| Active ingredient | Lambda-cyhalothrin |
| Mode of action | Contact action and absorption into the body, followed by paralysis of the nervous system |
| Targets | Mosquitoes and other insects that transmit: Chagas disease Dengue Fever and Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever Malaria Yellow Fever West Nile Virus |
| Locations for use | | ICON 10WP | Indoor and peridomestic residual spraying | | ICON 2.5EC | General space spraying | | ICON 2.5CS | Community pack treatment for bed nets and curtains | | ICONET | Individual dose treatment for bed nets |
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| Geography | Worldwide |
| Main customer benefits | Technically advanced pyrethroid insecticide Highly active against mosquitoes responsible for the transmission of malaria and other important diseases Kills mosquitoes instead of just repelling them Very low doses provide rapid mosquito knockdown and kill, followed by a long residual, protective action Unique formulations and packs suited to different target segments - indoor use, residual spraying, space spraying, net treatment Also controls a wide range of other pests important in public health including, cockroaches, ants, fleas, ticks, and flies Low mammalian toxicity - and carries a "green" color band according to FAO guidelines Evaluated and endorsed by the WHO Pesticide Evaluation Scheme (WHOPES) |