Pentagon 50 EC

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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 a 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.

Pentagon 50 EC Features

Offers instant knock-down action
Pyrethroid

Pentagon 50 EC Active Ingredient

Lambda-cyhalothrin 50g/L

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Crop	Pest	Rate	Method of application
Roses, Carnations	Aphids, Thrips, Bollworm	Foliar spray 500 ml/ha in 1000 litres of water 0.5 ml per litre of water	Apply as the first signs of infestation or insect egg hatch peak period as a full cover spray. Maximum 2 applications at 10 day intervals 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 the 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 the spray tank with half the amount of required water. Add the 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 the most commonly used pesticides and liquid fertilizers. However, a compatibility test is advisable before mixing commercial quantities or spraying a large area.