ASTHA KNIGHT

Description

Astha Knight is a combination pesticide containing Chlorpyrifos (16% W/W) and Alphacypermethrin (1% W/W), designed to provide broad-spectrum control of various pests in agriculture and horticulture. Chewing and Crawling insects of Paddy, Pulses, Vegetables, Oil seeds, Orchards, Tea etc.

Effective Areas in Agriculture and Horticulture

• Agriculture:
  • Cereals (e.g., rice, maize, wheat): Effective against stem borers, leaf folders, and armyworms.
  • Pulses (e.g., chickpea, pigeon pea): Controls pod borers and aphids.
  • Oilseeds (e.g., groundnut, mustard): Useful against termite, white grubs, and leaf-eating caterpillars.
  • Cotton: Effective against bollworms, jassids, and whiteflies.
  • Sugarcane: Controls early shoot borer and top borer.
• Horticulture:
  • Vegetables (e.g., tomato, brinjal, cabbage): Controls fruit borers, leaf miners, and aphids.
  • Fruits (e.g., mango, citrus, grapes): Effective against fruit flies, mealybugs, and scale insects.
  • Tea and Coffee: Controls tea mosquito bug, thrips, and caterpillars.
  • Spices (e.g., chili, pepper): Effective against aphids, thrips, and whiteflies.

Composition:

Chloropyriphos ( a,i ) = 16% W/W

Alphacypermethrin = 1% W/W

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Effectiveness and Target Pests

• Chlorpyrifos (16% W/W):
  • A broad-spectrum organophosphate insecticide that works by inhibiting the enzyme acetylcholinesterase, leading to paralysis and death of the pest.
  • Effective against soil and foliar pests like termites, borers, and beetles.
• Alphacypermethrin (1% W/W):
  • A synthetic pyrethroid that acts on the nervous system of insects, causing paralysis and death.
  • Effective against caterpillars, aphids, jassids, and whiteflies.

Usage and Dosage

• Application Method: Foliar spray, soil drenching, or seed treatment, depending on the crop and pest.
• Dosage: Generally, 2-3 ml per liter of water for foliar spray. For soil treatment, the dosage may vary based on the severity of the infestation and the type of crop.
• Frequency: Typically 2-3 applications per crop season, but this may vary depending on the crop cycle and pest pressure.

Precaution:

Use protective clothing while spraying and wash exposed parts with plenty of water and soap after use. Avoid application near water bodies

Store:

Keep in a dry and ventilated place away from children.

Packing – 100ml., 250ml., 500ml., 1Ltr.

Astha Knight provides a comprehensive solution for pest management across a range of crops in Indian agriculture, ensuring higher yield and crop protection when used as recommended.