Pyrethroid Insecticide
DELTAMETHRIN 2.8% EC
A lower-strength, broad-spectrum pyrethroid formulation. It provides rapid knockdown and strong repellency against caterpillars, jassids, and aphids across a wide variety of crops including vegetables, cotton, tea, and cereals.
Active: Deltamethrin
Formulation: EC (Emulsifiable Concentrate)
Action: Contact & Ingestion
Product Information
Mode of Action
Deltamethrin acts on insect sodium channels, disrupting normal nerve transmission. [Image of sodium channel disruption] This causes continuous hyperexcitation, feeding inhibition, paralysis, and rapid mortality of target pests. It acts primarily by contact and ingestion.
Target Pests
- Bollworms, Fruit Borers, Shoot Borers
- Jassids, Aphids, Hoppers
- Thrips, Leaf miners
- Leaf folders, Loopers
Key Benefits
Provides a “knockdown” effect and anti-feeding properties, preventing further crop damage immediately after application.
Recommended Dosage
| Crop | Target Pest | Dosage (ml/Ha) | Water (L/Ha) | PHI (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton | Bollworms | 500 | 400-600 | – |
| Cotton | Sucking Insects | 400 | 400-600 | – |
| Tea | Thrips, Caterpillar, Looper | 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 | Required vol. | 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 |
Important: Observe the Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI) strictly, especially for Tea (3 days) and Bhindi (13 days for borers vs 1 day for jassids).
Application Instructions
1. Timing
Apply at the first sign of pest incidence. For borers, prophylactic or early curative sprays are most effective before larvae enter the fruit or stem.
2. Method
Ensure thorough coverage of both upper and lower leaf surfaces. For Mango hoppers, cover the entire canopy and inflorescence.
Safety Precautions
Environmental Safety: Highly toxic to aquatic organisms and bees. Avoid application near water bodies and during active bee foraging.
Handling: Wear protective gear (gloves, mask) to avoid skin contact and inhalation, as pyrethroids can cause skin paresthesia (tingling/burning sensation).
Handling: Wear protective gear (gloves, mask) to avoid skin contact and inhalation, as pyrethroids can cause skin paresthesia (tingling/burning sensation).