Active formulations and insecticidal properties
- Lethal 20 EC: Contains Chlorpyrifos 20% EC, an organophosphate insecticide with contact, stomach, and fumigant vapor action.
- Lethal Super 505: Contains Chlorpyrifos 50% + Cypermethrin 5% EC, uniting an AChE inhibitor with a synthetic pyrethroid sodium channel modulator.
- Fumigant vapor action: Penetrates soil pores, termite galleries, and thick plant foliage where contact sprays cannot reach directly.
- Rapid knockdown: Paralyzes nerve transmission in target insect pests within minutes of exposure.
Target agricultural pests and crop recommendations
- Termite management: Widely used to drench sugarcane setts at planting, wheat seed treatment, and soil drenching in fruit orchards.
- Cotton: Controls American bollworm, spotted bollworm, whitefly, and leafhoppers.
- Paddy (Rice): Controls stem borer, gall midge, leaf folder, and whorl maggot.
- Pulses and Oilseeds: Manages pod borers, cutworms, and defoliators in gram and soybean.
- Vegetables: Protects tomato, brinjal, and cabbage against fruit borers, shoot borers, and root grubs.
Application techniques, safety guidelines, and disposal
- Soil application: For termite prevention, spray directly into the furrow over planted seed setts or seeds before covering with soil.
- Foliar spray: Dilute per CIB&RC approved label instructions in 150 to 200 litres of water per acre; spray during morning or late afternoon.
- Safety instructions: Wear chemical-resistant gloves, a face respirator, and eye protection; never apply against the wind.
- Environmental safety: Highly hazardous to fish and bees; keep away from drainage channels, open farm ponds, and blooming crops.
Official source
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Common questions
What is the active chemical in Lethal insecticide?
Lethal 20 contains Chlorpyrifos 20% EC, while Lethal Super contains Chlorpyrifos 50% + Cypermethrin 5% EC.
How is Lethal used for termite control in agriculture?
It is applied as a furrow spray or drench over seed setts and soil during planting to prevent termite attack.
Which crops are treated with Lethal Super?
Cotton, paddy, pulses, sugarcane, and vegetables to control chewing caterpillars, borers, and sucking pests.
Who manufactures Lethal insecticide in India?
It is manufactured by Insecticides (India) Limited (IIL).
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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