Synthetic Pyrethroid
DELTAMETHRIN 2.8% EC
Lower-strength Deltamethrin formulation providing broad-spectrum pest control. Offers rapid knockdown and repellent properties against caterpillars, jassids, and aphids in vegetables, cotton, and cereals.
Active: Deltamethrin
Formulation: 2.8% EC (Emulsifiable Concentrate)
Action: Contact & Stomach
Product Information
Mode of Action
Deltamethrin acts on insect sodium channels, disrupting normal nerve transmission. It prevents the sodium channels from closing, causing continuous nerve impulses, hyperexcitation, paralysis, and rapid mortality. It also exhibits strong anti-feeding and repellent effects.
[Image of voltage-gated sodium channel mode of action]
Target Pests
- Bollworms (Cotton)
- Sucking Insects (Jassids, Aphids, Hoppers)
- Thrips, Caterpillar, Leaf Folder, Lopper (Tea)
- Shoot & Fruit Borer (Okra, Brinjal)
- Leaf Miner (Groundnut)
- Pod Borer & Pod Fly (Red Gram)
Recommended Dosage
| Crop | Pest | Dosage (ml/ha) | Water (L/ha) | PHI (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton | Bollworms | 500 | 400 – 600 | – |
| Cotton | Sucking Insects | 400 | 400 – 600 | – |
| Tea | Thrips, Caterpillar, Lopper | 100 – 150 | 400 – 600 | 3 |
| Tea | Leaf Folder | 400 | 400 – 600 | 3 |
| Bhindi (Okra) | Shoot & Fruit Borer | 150 – 187.5 | 500 | 13 |
| Bhindi (Okra) | Jassid | 400 | 400 – 600 | 1 |
| Groundnut | Leaf Miner | 500 | 400 – 600 | 3 |
| Mango | Hoppers | 0.33 – 0.5 ml/L | As required | 1 |
| Chilli | Fruit Borers | 400 – 500 | 400 – 600 | 5 |
| Brinjal | Shoot & Fruit Borer | 400 – 500 | 500 | 3 |
| Red Gram | Pod Borer & Pod Fly | 500 | 500 | 10 |
Dosage Note: Dosage refers to milliliters (ml) of formulation per hectare, except for Mango where it is per liter of water. PHI = Pre-Harvest Interval (Waiting period in days).
Application Instructions
1. Mixing
This product is an Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC). Add the required quantity to a small amount of water to form an emulsion, then add to the spray tank with agitation.
2. Timing
Apply at the first sign of pest activity. For borers, apply before larvae enter the fruit or stem. Ensure thorough coverage of the foliage for maximum contact efficacy.
Safety Precautions
Warning: Pyrethroids are highly toxic to bees and aquatic organisms. Do not spray during active bee foraging. Wear protective clothing to avoid skin irritation. Observe PHI guidelines strictly.