Agent Plus is a broad-spectrum insecticide manufactured by Indofil Industries Limited. It contains Lambda-Cyhalothrin 5% EC as its active ingredient, a synthetic pyrethroid known for its quick knockdown and long-lasting control of various insect pests.
Key features and benefits:
Broad-spectrum activity: Effective against a wide range of chewing and sucking pests, including bollworms, thrips, jassids, leaf folders, stem borers, and fruit borers.
Dual action: Acts as both a contact and stomach insecticide, providing quick knockdown and residual control.
Fast action: Rapidly paralyzes the nervous system of insects, leading to quick control of pest populations.
Long-lasting effect: Provides extended protection, reducing the frequency of insecticide applications.
Cost-effective: Offers an economical solution for managing various insect pests.
Target pests:
Agent Plus effectively controls a variety of pests in different crops, including:
Cotton: Bollworms, jassids, thrips.
Rice: Stem borer, leaf folder, green leafhopper (GLH), brown planthopper (BPH), white-backed planthopper (WBPH), whorl maggot, thrips, gall midge, hispa.
Brinjal: Shoot and fruit borer.
Tomato: Fruit borer.
Cabbage: Diamondback moth, cabbage moth/worm.
Mungbean: Beanflies, flea beetles, leafhoppers, aphids, mites, pod borers.
Mango: Hoppers.
Onion: Cutworms, thrips.
Watermelon: Squash beetles, melon worms.
Tobacco: Budworms, cutworms, aphids, katydids.
Application:
Foliar spray: Apply when pests are first observed.
Dosage: 300-500 ml/ha (Refer to the product label for specific crop and pest recommendations.)
Target crops: Widely used on cotton, rice, vegetables (brinjal, tomato, cabbage, mungbean, onion), fruits (mango, watermelon), and tobacco.
Mode of action:
Agent Plus works by disrupting the nervous system of insects. Lambda-Cyhalothrin acts as a sodium channel modulator, interfering with nerve impulse transmission. This leads to paralysis and ultimately death of the target pests.
Safety precautions:
Always wear protective clothing, gloves, and eye protection when handling and applying Agent Plus.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing.
Do not inhale the spray mist.
Keep out of reach of children and animals.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat.
Additional information:
Agent Plus is available in various pack sizes (100ml, 250ml, 500ml, 1L, 5L).
It is compatible with most other agrochemicals.
Always refer to the product label for specific crop and pest recommendations.
Remember: Always consult with a local agricultural expert or extension service for specific recommendations on using Agent Plus in your area.
Please note: Product availability and specific regulations may vary depending on your location.
