COLT
COLT is a synthetic pyrethroid based insecticide which contains Cypermethrin as active ingredient. It acts as a stomach and contact insecticide.
Trade Name: COLT
Common Name:CypermethrinFormulation: 25% EC
Features
- COLT offers control over wide range of sucking, biting, chewing pests.
- COLT exhibits rapid action.
- COLT has greater effectiveness against Lepidopteron 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.
Application Method
Foliar application after dilution with recommended volume of water.Recommended Dosages
CROP | PEST | DOSE (Per Ha) |
---|---|---|
Cotton | Bollworms | 160-280 ml (40 - 70 g a.i.) |
Cotton | Jassids, Thrips | 80-120 ml (20 - 30 g a.i.) |
Okra | Shoot & Fruit Borer, Jassids | 150-200 ml (37 - 50 g a.i.) |
Brinjal | Shoot & Fruit Borer | 550-760 ml (50-70 g a.i.) |
Brinjal | Jassid & Epilachna grub | 150-200 ml (37-50 g a.i.) |
Packaging
Available in 100 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml & 1 litre packs.Antidote
No specific antidote is known. Treat symptomatically.Precautions
- Keep away from children, foodstuffs, 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 fine spray mist.Danger Level
- Yellow triangle, Highly toxic.
- Cautionary word on triangle - Poison.
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