Active ingredient chemistry and dual mode of action
- Thiamethoxam (12.6%): Systemic component absorbed through leaves and roots that blocks nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in insect nervous systems.
- Lambda-cyhalothrin (9.5%): Potent contact and stomach pyrethroid that disrupts sodium channel function in insect nerve axons, delivering fast knockdown.
- ZC formulation technology: Combines capsule suspension (CS) of lambda-cyhalothrin with suspension concentrate (SC) of thiamethoxam for extended residual control.
Target pests and registered crop uses
- Sucking insect complex: Aphids, jassids, whiteflies, and thrips in cotton, vegetables, and tea.
- Chewing lepidopteran caterpillars: Bollworms, shoot and fruit borers, and foliage-feeding larvae.
- Provides quick feeding cessation, preventing virus transmission by vector insects like whiteflies and thrips.
Application timing, safety and stewardship
Apply at early economic threshold levels using recommended water volume and hollow-cone nozzles for complete canopy coverage. Always observe the label-specified Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI) before picking produce. Do not spray during peak daylight hours when honeybees and pollinators are actively foraging, and always wear protective gloves and face masks.
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Common questions
What are the active ingredients in Alika insecticide?
Alika contains Thiamethoxam 12.6% and Lambda-cyhalothrin 9.5% formulated as a ZC (micro-encapsulated suspension).
Which pests are controlled by Alika?
It controls a wide spectrum of sucking pests (aphids, jassids, thrips, whiteflies) and chewing caterpillars (bollworms, fruit borers).
What precautions should be taken when spraying Alika?
Wear protective mask and gloves, avoid spraying during active honeybee foraging, adhere strictly to label dosages, and observe the mandatory pre-harvest waiting period.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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