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The article reports that farmers in Great Britain have been advised to lookout for tick infestations and suggests that ticks can be prevented if treated with organophosphate sheep dips or insecticide such as cypermethrin and presents views of animal health specialist Sally Harmer.

The article reports on initiatives to assess the potential of a pyrethroid-based seed treatment for flea beetle control in oilseed rape after the European Union banned the use of active ingredients in products like Cruiser and Modesto in December 2013. Topics discussed include the work of agrichemical firm Chemtura that makes use of cypermethrin for controlling pests, and crop protection expert Alan Dewar's call for lifting of the ban as he believes there are no alternatives available.

The article reports on the state of market for pyrethroid insecticides in China as of September 2013. Topics discussed include the soft demand for pyrethroid insecticides, the increase of pyrethroid pesticides resistance, and high insecticidal activity advantages of the insecticides. Also mentioned price decline of cypermethrin and its low production cost, Nanjing Redsun Group, and Jiangsu Yangnong Chemical Group Co. Ltd.