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What Is Karate Insecticide?

• Active Ingredient: Lambda-cyhalothrin, a synthetic pyrethroid (Group 3 insecticide).

• Formulation: Typically available as an emulsifiable concentrate (EC) or capsule suspension (CS), depending on the market. For example, Karate Zeon 50 CS contains 50 g/L and is formulated as a capsule suspension.

• Mode of Action: A fast-acting nerve poison, effective by both contact and stomach action, with efficacy across all insect life stages including eggs, larvae, and adults.

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Target Crops & Pests

Karate offers broad-spectrum pest control across various crop types:

• Vegetables, Cereals, Cotton, etc.: Controls biting, chewing, and sucking pests such as aphids, armyworms, beetles, leafhoppers, stem borers, and more.

• Specific Insect Examples: Includes diamondback moth (Plutella spp.), cabbage loopers, bollworms, cutworms, rice pests like stem borers, and cereal leaf beetles.

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Application & Effectiveness

• Knockdown & Residual Control: Delivers rapid immobilization of pests, with residual protection lasting up to 14 days.

• Dosage (Typical Guidelines):

  • Vegetables: ~80–100 mL per acre (source indicates).

  • Cotton & Other Crops: Similar ranges apply, adjusted based on crop and pest pressure.

• Coverage Requirements: Full foliage coverage is critical. Use at least 10 gallons per acre by ground, or 2 gallons per acre by air; increase volume under dense canopy or high pest pressure.

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Safety, Environmental, & Resistance Considerations

Human Safety:

• Highly toxic if swallowed; causes moderate eye irritation and harmful if absorbed via skin. Known to cause tingling or burning sensations.

• Use full PPE: gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, and wash thoroughly after use.

Environmental Safety:

• Extremely toxic to fish and aquatic life—do not apply near water bodies or under drift-prone conditions.

• Toxic to bees—avoid spraying on blooming crops or when bees are active.

• Maintain vegetative buffer strips (e.g., 10 ft.) adjacent to water sources to minimize runoff risks.

Resistance Management:

• Belongs to Insecticide Group 3. Repeated use can lead to resistance. Rotate with other modes of action and consult local guidance.

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Summary Table

Feature	Details
Active Ingredient	Lambda-cyhalothrin (Group 3 pyrethroid)
Formulation	EC (5% w/v typical) or CS (e.g., 50 g/L)
Target Pests	Chewing (caterpillars), sucking (aphids), and others
Crops	Vegetables, cereals, cotton, fruits, more
Dosage (Veggies)	~80–100 mL per acre (adjust per local guidelines)
Application Volume	≥10 gal/acre ground, ≥2 gal/acre aerial
Residual Control	Up to ~14 days
Safety & PPE	Essential due to toxicity—wear full protection
Environmental Risk	High—avoid water bodies and bee-active areas
Resistance	Rotate with different chemistries; limited repeat use

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What I Can Help With Next

Let me know:

• Your crop type (e.g., chili, rice, maize, fruit trees).

• Target pests (e.g., aphids, caterpillars, borers).

• Local practices or restrictions (like buffer zone, pre-harvest intervals).

I can then help you determine:

• The precise mixing rates and spray volumes.

• Optimal application timing (growth stage, pest lifecycle).

• Safety measures tailored to your situation.