About Decis Insecticide Decis Insecticide is the world's most effective synthetic pyrethroid photo stable insecticide for use in agriculture. It is a non systemic insecticide which acts by contact and ingestion with broad spectrum control of chewing and sucking insects. Exhibits remarkable knock down effect. Decis Insecticide Technical Details Technical Content: Deltamethrin 2.8 EC (2.8% w/w) Mode of Entry: Non-systemic, contact and ingestion Mode of Action: Bayer’s Decis 2.8 insecticide acts by contact and ingestion. Its high lipophilicity provides a high affinity with the insect cuticle. In the insect body it affects the nerve transmission by acting on the axon. It disrupts the conduction of the nervous influx by modifying the kinetics of the function of the sodium canal. Key Features & Benefits Decis 2.8 EC Insecticide exhibits a good residual activity due to a range of specific physico-chemical properties: Solubility in fatty tissues allowing a good penetration into cuticles of leaves. Very low solubility in water gives good rain fastness. Very low vapor pressure and therefore a good resistance to evaporation. Most effective synthetic pyrethroid because of a single pure isomer. Demonstrates repellent action and anti-feeding properties. Excellent rain-fastness. Decis Insecticide Usage & Crops Recommendations: Crops Target Pest Dosage/ Ha Waiting period from last spray to harvest (days) Formulation (ml) Dilution in water (Liters) Cotton Bollworm Sucking insects 500 400-600 - Okra Fruit and shoot borer, Jassids 400 400-600 1 Tea Thrips, Leaf Roller, Semi-Looper 100-150 400-600 3 Mango Hoppers 0.3-0.5ml/liter - 1 Chilli Fruit Borer, Heliothis, Spodoptera 1.5-2 ml/liter - - Chickpea Heliothis 1.5-2 ml/Liter - – Brinjal Shoot and Fruit Borer 1.5-2 ml/Liter - - Red gram Pod Borer, Pod Fly 1.5-2 ml/Liter - - Groundnut Leaf miner 1.5-2 ml/Liter - - Method of Application: Foliar Spray Additional Information Decis 2.8 EC Insecticide is a contact, non-systemic insecticide, adequate spray volume is essential to ensure good coverage on target plants and insects. Recommended in the areas where aquaculture and bee keeping is being practiced. Compatible with sticking agents. Disclaimer: This information is provided for reference purposes only. Always follow to the recommended application guidelines outlined on the product label and accompanying leaflet.
