Active chemistries and Oil Dispersion formulation
Solomon brings together two distinct chemical classes in a high-efficiency oil suspension.
Technical composition and attributes:
- Betacyfluthrin (8.49%): High-potency synthetic pyrethroid (IRAC Group 3A) delivering immediate contact knockdown and repulsive action.
- Imidacloprid (19.81%): Neonicotinoid systemic active (IRAC Group 4A) absorbed by vascular tissues to control hidden sucking pests.
- Oil Dispersion (OD) formulation: Solvent-free oil base enhances droplet spreading, penetration across waxy leaf cuticles, and rainfastness.
- Broad pest control: Eliminates the requirement of tank-mixing separate chemicals for caterpillar and sucking pest complexes.
Target pests and registered crop applications
Solomon is approved for simultaneous management of diverse insect pest complexes across multiple crops:
Primary target pests:
- Soybean: Semilooper, girdle beetle (Oberia brevis), and stem fly.
- Cotton: Aphids, jassids, thrips, and early-season bollworms.
- Vegetables (Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli): Whiteflies, aphids, jassids, and fruit borers.
- Pigeon Pea: Pod borer complex and pod fly suppression during flowering.
Dose per litre guidelines and spray safety
Follow approved CIBRC label directions for exact dilution, typically ranging from 0.75 ml to 1 ml per litre of water (approximately 150 to 200 ml per acre in 200 litres of water depending on crop canopy). Shake the container well before mixing. Use personal protective equipment, do not spray in proximity to beehives during active foraging, and adhere strictly to recommended pre-harvest intervals.
Official source
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Common questions
What is the technical composition of Solomon insecticide?
Solomon contains Betacyfluthrin 8.49% plus Imidacloprid 19.81% formulated as an Oil Dispersion (OD).
What is the general dilution dose per litre for Solomon?
The registered label recommendation is generally 0.75 ml to 1 ml per litre of water, calibrated according to crop stage and foliage density.
Why is the Oil Dispersion (OD) formulation beneficial for farmers?
The OD formulation improves droplet spreading, enhances penetration through waxy plant cuticles, and provides superior rainfastness.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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