Like all pyrethroides, it prevents the sodium channels from functioning so that no transmission of nerve impulses can take place. Non systemic insecticide with contact and stomach action.  Fast acting

- Highly capable of killing insects especially those resistant to organochlorine, organo-phosphorus and carbamate insecticides , and other pyrethroides

- Non systemic having a contact and stomach action, therefore the plants should be thoroughly covered during application

- Absorbed by the insects cuticle; hence rapid action 

- Stable and not affected by the different environmental conditions, nevertheless, it is rapidly degraded in soil therefore it does not contaminate the soil

- Has a short pre-harvest period due  to its low percentage of use . Also studies have proved that the level of Deltamethrin residue is low

- Toxic to bees, but exhibits a repellent effect .