Classification:
Insecticide
Formulation:
Permethrin 100g/L EC (Emulsifiable Concentrate)
CAS NO:
52645-53-1
USAGE:
Permethrin 100g/L EC is a broad-spectrum insecticide. It can be used to
control a wide range of insect pests on various crops such as cotton,
vegetables, fruits, and cereals. It is effective against pests like aphids,
caterpillars, moths, and beetles.
Pack size:
500mL, 1L, 5L, 20L/drum, or as required
Crop | Target Weeds | Dosage (100g/L EC) | Application Timing | Remarks |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cotton | Aphids, caterpillars | 800-1200 mL/ha | When pests first appear | 1) REI: 12 hrs 2) Max 2 applications/season |
Vegetables | Beetles, moths | 600-1000 mL/ha | Early pest stage | Check crop sensitivity |
Fruits | Fruit-eating insects | 700-1100 mL/ha | Before fruit setting or at early pest infestation | PHI: 10 days |
Cereals | Aphids | 500-900 mL/ha | Tillering stage | Use before heavy pest attack |
Mode of Action:
-Acts on the nervous system of insects by disrupting the normal function of sodium
channels in nerve membranes.
-Causes hyperexcitation, paralysis, and eventually death of insects.
-Has contact and stomach-action properties.
Benefits:
-Broad-spectrum activity against many insect pests.
-High efficacy with fast knockdown effect.
-Residual activity to provide long-lasting pest control.
-Can be used in integrated pest management programs.
Precautions:
-PPE: Chemical-resistant gloves, goggles, and protective clothing.
-Do not apply when winds exceed 15 km/h to prevent drift.
-Do not mix with alkaline pesticides.
-Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place at 0°C to 35°C.
Environmental Hazards:
-Toxic to fish and other aquatic organisms.
-Do not contaminate water sources such as rivers, lakes, and ponds.
-Low toxicity to birds, but avoid direct contact with birds.
-Degradable in soil (half-life 5-15 days).