Cythrin 500 EC is a broad-spectrum insecticide produced by UPL, containing cypermethrin, an active ingredient from the pyrethroid family. It is highly effective against a wide range of pests and is used in agriculture to protect crops from various insect threats.
Features and Advantages:
- Broad-spectrum action: Cythrin 500 EC controls a wide variety of pests, including aphids, thrips, moths, beetles, and other harmful insects affecting crops such as cereals, vegetables, fruits, and perennials.
- Rapid action: The active ingredient, cypermethrin, provides quick protection by acting through both contact and ingestion, paralyzing and killing pests swiftly.
- Extended efficiency: The product offers residual effects, providing long-term protection and preventing pest re-infestation on plants.
- Safe for crops: It can be used on a variety of agricultural crops without negatively affecting plant health, even under high pest pressure.
- Easy application: As an emulsifiable concentrate (EC), Cythrin 500 EC is easy to mix with water and apply by spraying on crops.
Mode of Action:
Cythrin 500 EC acts on the insect’s nervous system. The active ingredient, cypermethrin, blocks nerve signaling, leading to paralysis and death of the pests. Insects are exposed to the product through contact with treated leaves or by ingesting contaminated plants.
Protected Crops:
- Cereals (wheat, barley, corn)
- Vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers)
- Fruits (apples, pears, citrus)
- Perennial and ornamental plants
Controlled Insects:
Cythrin 500 EC controls a broad range of pests, including:
- Aphids (e.g., Aphis spp.)
- Thrips (e.g., Frankliniella spp.)
- Beetles (e.g., Sitophilus spp.)
- Moths (e.g., Spodoptera spp., Helicoverpa spp.)
- Grasshoppers and other pests like soil-dwelling worms
Application Instructions:
- Dosage: The dosage of Cythrin 500 EC varies depending on the crop and pest. Always follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for the proper dilution and application frequency.
- Application method: Apply by spraying, ensuring the solution reaches the infested parts of the plants. It’s important to treat crops under favorable weather conditions (without strong winds or imminent rain).
- Application timing: For optimal results, treatments should be applied at the onset of pest infestation or when the first signs of attack appear.
Benefits:
- Effective control: Provides long-lasting control against a wide variety of pests.
- Reduced contamination risks: Protects crops from pests that could affect the quality of the harvest.
- Flexibility: Suitable for different types of crops and a wide range of harmful insects.
Cythrin 500 EC is an effective and reliable solution for protecting crops from a wide range of insects, making it an essential product in pest control to safeguard harvests.
