Lambda Cyhalothrin 5% Ec Insecticides

Lambda Cyhalothrin 5% Ec Insecticides About

Lambda Cyhalothrin 5% EC is a broad-spectrum, fast-acting synthetic pyrethroid insecticide used in agriculture to control a wide range of chewing and sucking pests. The "5% EC" indicates that it is an Emulsifiable Concentrate formulation with 5% (w/w) of the active ingredient, Lambda Cyhalothrin. Key Features and Mode of Action
• Mode of Action: It works primarily through contact and stomach action, disrupting the insect's central nervous system by blocking sodium channels, leading to rapid paralysis (known as "knockdown effect") and death.
• Non-Systemic: It is a non-systemic insecticide, meaning it generally stays on the plant's surface rather than being absorbed into the plant tissue.
• Repellent Properties: It also has anti-feed and repellent properties, which helps prevent new infestations.
• Residual Activity: It offers long-lasting residual control, typically providing protection for 10-15 days after application. 
Target Pests and CropsLambda Cyhalothrin 5% EC is effective against a wide variety of pests across numerous crops: 

Crop	Target Pests
Cotton	Bollworms, Jassids, Thrips, Aphids, Whiteflies
Rice (Paddy)	Leaf folder, Stem borer, Green leaf hopper, Gall midge
Vegetables (Brinjal, Tomato, Chilli, Okra, Cabbage, Cauliflower)	Shoot & fruit borer, Pod borer, Thrips, Jassids, Diamondback moth
Pulses (Red Gram, Chickpea)	Pod borer, Pod fly
Groundnut	Thrips, Leaf hopper, Leaf miner
Horticultural Crops (Mango, Grapes)	Hoppers, Thrips, Flea beetle

Usage and Safety Precautions
• Application: It is typically mixed with water for foliar spray applications. A common dosage is around 1-1.5 ml per liter of water, or 300-400 ml per acre, depending on the crop and pest severity.
• Safety:
  • Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (gloves, goggles, mask) during handling and application.
  • It is highly toxic to aquatic life; avoid contamination of water bodies, drains, or rivers.
  • Do not spray during flowering periods to protect beneficial insects like bees.
  • Store in a cool, dry place away from food and animal feed, and out of reach of children.
  • Follow the specified pre-harvest intervals before consuming treated crops.