Synthetic Pyrethroid
LAMBDA CYHALOTHRIN 5% EC
Fast-acting synthetic pyrethroid insecticide with broad-spectrum activity. Provides excellent “knockdown” power and residual control against a wide range of chewing and sucking pests.
Active: Lambda Cyhalothrin
Formulation: 5% EC (Emulsifiable Concentrate)
Action: Contact & Stomach
Product Information
Mode of Action
Lambda Cyhalothrin is a non-systemic pyrethroid insecticide. It disrupts the sodium channel function in the nerve cells of insects. This disruption prevents the closing of sodium channels, causing repetitive nerve firing, leading to hyperexcitation, paralysis, and rapid death (“Knockdown effect”). It exhibits strong contact and stomach action.
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Target Pests
- Bollworms, Jassids, Thrips
- Leaf Folder, Stem Borer, Gall Midge, Green Leaf Hopper (Rice)
- Shoot & Fruit Borer (Brinjal, Okra)
- Pod Borer, Pod Fly (Pulses)
- Leaf Miner, Mites
- Mango Hoppers
Recommended Dosage
| Crop | Target Pest | Dosage (ml/ha) | Water (L/ha) | PHI (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton | Bollworms, Jassids, Thrips | 300 – 500 | 400 – 600 | 21 |
| Rice (Paddy) | Leaf Folder, Stem Borer, GLH, Gall Midge, Thrips | 250 | 400 – 600 | 15 |
| Brinjal | Shoot & Fruit Borer | 300 | 400 – 600 | 4 |
| Tomato | Fruit Borer | 300 | 400 – 600 | 4 |
| Chilli | Thrips, Mite, Pod Borer | 300 | 400 – 600 | 5 |
| Pigeon Pea | Pod Borer, Pod Fly | 400 – 500 | 400 – 600 | 15 |
| Onion | Thrips | 300 | 300 – 400 | 5 |
| Okra | Jassids, Shoot Borer | 300 | 300 – 400 | 4 |
| Chickpea | Pod Borer | 500 | 300 – 400 | 6 |
| Groundnut | Thrips, Leaf Hopper, Leaf Miner | 300 | 400 – 600 | 5 |
| Mango | Hoppers | 0.5 – 1.0 ml/L Water | – | 7 |
Dosage Note: Dosage refers to milliliters (ml) of formulation per hectare, unless otherwise specified (e.g., Mango). PHI = Pre-Harvest Interval.
Application Instructions
1. Mixing
This product is an Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC). Add the required quantity to a small amount of water to create an emulsion, then add to the main spray tank with agitation.
2. Timing
Apply at the first sign of pest infestation. As a contact insecticide, thorough coverage of the foliage is critical for effective control.
Safety Precautions
Warning: Pyrethroids can cause skin irritation (paresthesia). Wear full protective gear including gloves and face shield. Highly toxic to aquatic organisms; do not spray near water bodies.