Matador Insecticide – Broad-Spectrum, Long-Lasting Pest Control
About Matador Insecticide
Matador Insecticide is a broad-spectrum, new-generation insecticide from the photostable pyrethroid group. It is designed for both ground and aerial applications across multiple crops.
- Technical Name: Lambda Cyhalothrin 5% EC
- Offers effective control against sucking pests and caterpillars
- Delivers a quick knockdown effect and long-lasting residual control
Technical Details
- Technical Content: Lambda Cyhalothrin 5% EC
- Mode of Entry: Contact and Stomach action
- Mode of Action: Disrupts the gating mechanism of sodium channels, leading to nerve hyperexcitation, paralysis, and eventual death of the pest.
Key Features & Benefits
- Dual action – works on contact and via residual activity on leaves or soil
- Effective on larvae, nymphs, and adult stages of various insects
- Quickly absorbed by roots and foliage
- Encourages crop greening, branching, and flower initiation
- Helps prevent viral diseases by controlling vector insects
Recommended Usage & Crops
| Crops | Target Pests | Dosage / Acre (ml) | Dilution in Water (L/Acre) | Waiting Period (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton | Bollworms | 200 | 250-300 | 21 |
| Paddy | Stem Borer, Leaf Folder | 100 | 250-300 | 15 |
| Brinjal | Shoot & Fruit Borer | 120 | 250-300 | 5 |
| Okra | Fruit Borer | 120 | 150-200 | 5 |
| Tomato | Fruit Borer | 120 | 250-300 | 5 |
| Grapes | Thrips & Flea Beetle | 100 | 250-300 | 7 |
| Chilli | Thrips & Pod Borer | 200 | 250-300 | 5 |
| Soybean | Stem Fly & Semi Looper | 200 | 250-300 | 31 |
| Cardamom | Shoot, Capsule Borer & Thrips | 160 | 150-200 | 34 |
| Pomegranate | Fruit Borer, Thrips | 0.04% | - | 5 |
| Mango | Hoppers | 0.5 - 1 ml/liter | - | - |
Method of Application
Foliar Spray
Additional Information
- Has fumigant and repellent properties for added protection
- Lambda-cyhalothrin is a globally used synthetic pyrethroid for agriculture, pest control at home, food protection, and disease vector control
Disclaimer: Always read and follow the instructions on the product label before use. This content is for informational purposes only.
| Chemical: Lambda Cyhalothrin 4.9% CS |