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COLT

Trade Name: COLT

Common Name: Cypermethrin

Formulation: 25% EC

Segment - Insecticides
Commom Name & Formulation - Cypermethrin 25% EC

Packaging – 100 ml | 250 ml | 500 ml | 1000 ml

Introduction

COLT is a synthetic pyrethroid based insecticide which contains Cypermethrin as active ingredient. It acts as a stomach and contact insecticide

Features & Benefits

  • COLT offers control over wide range of sucking, biting, chewing Target Pests.
  • COLT exhibits rapid action.
  • COLT has greater effectiveness against Lepidopteron Target Pests.
  • COLT remains effective for longer durations due to higher persistence value.
  • COLT is more resistant to washing off due to rain water.
  • COLT is relatively cost effective and has a smaller waiting period.

Method of Application

  • Foliar application after dilution with recommended volume of water

 

Crops Target Pests Dosage g a.i./ha Dosage Formulation gram or ml/ha PHI Level
Cotton Bollworms Thrips & Jassids Bollworms 40 – 70 g a.i./ha, Jassids, Thrips : 20 – 30 g a.i./ha Cotton (Bollworms): 160-280 ml/ha, Cotton (Jassids, Thrips): 80-120 ml/ha –
Okra Shoot & fruit borer, jassids 37 – 50 g a.i./ha Okra: 150-200 ml/ha 3
Brinjal Shoot & fruit borer jassids, Epilachna grub Shoot and fruit borer : 50-70 g a.i./ha, Jassid & Epilachna grub: 37 – 50 g a.i./ha Brinjal: (Shoot and fruit borer) 550-760 ml/ha, (Jassid & Epilachna grub) 150-200 ml/ha 1
Antidote

No specific antidote is known. treat symptomatically.

 Precautions

  • Keep away from children, foodstuff, animal feeds, heat and open flame.
  • Store in a cool and dry place under lock and key.
  • Do not smoke, drink or eat while spraying the insecticide.
  • Avoid inhalation of the mist.
  • Spray the insecticide only in the direction of the wind blowing and not against it so as to prevent the settling of drifts on body.
  • Wear protective clothing like rubber hat, boots, overall, face mask, goggles and hand gloves while spraying the insecticide.
  • Do not spray near fish culture ponds or when bees are active.
  • Do not use an ultra-low volume spray.
  • Do not use in those situations where there is possibility of harming bees, silk worms, fish, livestock, wild birds and animals.
Mode of Action

Cypermethrin is a sodium channel modulator. It is a neurotoxic agent acting through the central nervous system to cause repetitive nerve activity. It is readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and by inhalation of fine spray mist.

 Toxicity Triangle

Yellow triangle, Highly toxic.
Cautionary word on triangle – Poison.