PENTAGON ® 50 EC is a highly active contact and ingestion insecticide for foliar and stem application and is active particularly against sucking insects and chewing insects with broad spectrum long residual activity widely used in agriculture for controlling insect pests including aphids, thrips, whiteflies, leaf miner, African bollworm, pod borer and leaf beetle in a broad range of edible and ornamental crops.
MODE OF ACTION: Lambda-cyhalothrin (Pyrethroid group) kills either by ingestion or contact. It disrupts the functioning of the nervous system in an organism causing paralysis or death.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
Crop | Pest | Rate | Method of application |
Roses, Carnations | Aphids, Thrips, Bollworm | Foliar spray: 500ml/ha in 1000L of water (10ml/20 L of water) | Apply as first signs of infestation or insect egg hatch peak period as a full cover spray. Maximum 2 applications in at least a 10-day interval per season. |
Tomatoes, Cucumber Capsicum | Aphids, Thrips Whiteflies Bollworm | ||
Brassicas; Kales Cabbage Broccoli Cauliflower | Aphids, Thrips, Whiteflies, Bollworm, Leaf miner, Leaf beetle | ||
Legumes; French beans, Runner beans, Common beans | Aphids, Thrips, Whiteflies, Pod borer | ||
Cereals; Wheat/Barley | Aphids |
APPLICATION TECHNIQUE: PENTAGON® 50EC is foliar applied and adequate coverage of the crop foliage should be ensured.
APPLICATION TIMING: Apply PENTAGON® 50EC as first signs of infestation or insect egg hatch peak period and repeat as necessary based on regular scouting for successful control.
PREPARATION OF SPRAY MIXTURE: Fill spray tank with half the amount of required water. Add required amount of PENTAGON® 50EC and fill the water to the required level. Agitate to ensure thorough mixing. Use the spray mixture on the same day of preparation.
COMPATIBILITY: PENTAGON® 50EC is compatible with most commonly used pesticides and liquid fertilizers. However, a compatibility test is advisable before mixing commercial quantities or spraying a large area.
PHYTOTOXICITY: PENTAGON® 50EC is not phytotoxic when used as recommended.
RE-ENTRY PERIOD: DO NOT enter treated areas during the restricted-entry interval of 12hours. If entry is necessary, appropriate protective clothing should be worn.
PHI: 3 days for all vegetables.
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