CHALLENGER 25% EC
broad-spectrum synthetic pyrethroid insecticide containing 25% Cypermethrin EC (Emulsifiable Concentrate)
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Challenger 25% EC is a commercial brand name for a broad-spectrum, synthetic pyrethroid insecticide containing Cypermethrin 25% EC as its active ingredient (manufactured by companies like Tropical Agro).
Technical Overview
Active Ingredient: Cypermethrin (25% w/w)
Formulation: Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC)
Mode of Action: Fast-acting contact and stomach poison. It affects the central nervous system of target insects, causing immediate paralysis and rapid knockdown.
Primary Uses
Challenger 25% EC is primarily used in agriculture to protect crops against chewing, biting, and sucking insect pests:
Bollworm & Borer Control: Controls spotted bollworms, American bollworms, pink bollworms, shoot borers, and fruit borers.
Sucking Pest Management: Reduces early-stage populations of jassids, thrips, aphids, and whiteflies.
Foliar Feeders: Effective against caterpillars, diamondback moths, and Epilachna grubs.
Target Crops & Specific Pests
Crop | Target Pests Controlled |
Cotton | Bollworms, Jassids, Thrips |
Okra (Bhindi) | Fruit & Shoot Borers, Jassids |
Brinjal (Eggplant) | Shoot & Fruit Borers, Jassids, Epilachna Grub |
Chilli & Tomato | Fruit Borers, Caterpillars, Thrips |
Pulses & Cereals | Pod Borers, Armyworms |
Application & Dosage Guidelines
Standard Dosage: 150 mL to 220 mL per acre (approx. 1 to 1.5 mL per liter of water) depending on crop type and severity of infestation.
Method: Foliar spray using a knapsack or power sprayer with uniform foliage coverage.
Best Time to Apply: Early stages of pest infestation or at the first appearance of egg hatch/larvae.
Safety Notice: Toxic to bees and aquatic organisms. Avoid spraying during peak crop blooming to protect pollinators, and keep away fromnatural water sources. Wear protective gloves and a mask during preparation and spraying.