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Matador Insecticide: Systemic Power for Sucking Pest Control

Matador is a highly effective systemic insecticide formulated with Thiodicarb 75% WP (Wettable Powder). Engineered to deliver comprehensive protection, Matador provides powerful control over a wide array of sucking pests, ensuring the health and productivity of your crops.

Why Choose Matador?

  • 🌱 Systemic Action: Matador is absorbed by the plant and translocates throughout its tissues, including new growth, offering thorough and continuous protection against pests.

  • 🔄 Translaminar Movement: Its unique ability to move across leaf surfaces ensures that pests on both the upper and lower leaf sides are effectively controlled.

  • ⏳ Long Residual Activity: Benefit from extended pest control, with Matador providing up to 21 days of protection in the field.

  • 🌾 Broad-Spectrum Control: Matador is highly effective against common sucking pests such as aphids, whiteflies, thrips, and jassids, making it a versatile choice for various crops.

  • 🚫 Low Resistance Risk: Its distinct mode of action contributes to robust resistance management strategies, helping to maintain its long-term effectiveness.

  • 🏆 Quality Assured: Manufactured under Syngenta’s stringent ISO-certified standards, guaranteeing a consistently high-quality and reliable product.


Technical Specifications:

  • Appearance: White wettable powder

  • Active Ingredient: Thiodicarb 75% w/w

  • Formulation: WP (Wettable Powder)

  • pH: Neutral (powder)

  • Density: 0.4–0.6 g/cm³


Dosage & Application:

Crop

Rate (g/acre)

Target Pests

Vegetables

500–750

Aphids, Thrips

Cotton

750–1000

Jassids, Whiteflies

Fruit Trees

750

Leafhoppers, Thrips

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

  • How quickly does Matador act? Pests stop feeding within hours of application, with mortality typically observed within 24–48 hours.

  • Is it rainfast? Matador is effective once dry. Reapplication may be necessary after heavy rainfall.

  • Can it be tank-mixed? It is compatible with most fungicides. We recommend performing a jar test to confirm compatibility before mixing.

  • What is the pre-harvest interval (PHI)? Observe a 14-day interval before harvesting treated crops.


Important Precautions:

  • Always wear appropriate protective clothing, gloves, and a mask during handling and application.

  • Avoid application during windy conditions to prevent drift.

  • Do not exceed recommended rates to ensure optimal performance and safety.

  • Thoroughly clean all application equipment after each use.


Control Pests Effectively with Matador!

Rely on Syngenta’s systemic WP solution for reliable and effective management of sucking pests, securing healthy yields.

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