Active ingredients and dual mode of action
Solomon combines synthetic pyrethroid and neonicotinoid chemistries for synergistic pest control.
Technical breakdown:
- Active ingredient 1: Betacyfluthrin 8.49% w/w (synthetic pyrethroid) providing rapid contact knockdown by modulating voltage-gated sodium channels in insect nerves.
- Active ingredient 2: Imidacloprid 19.81% w/w (neonicotinoid) providing systemic translaminar absorption by binding to nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
- Formulation: Advanced Oil Dispersion (OD) formulation that enhances droplet retention, spreading, and rainfastness on waxy crop foliage.
Target insect pests and approved crops
The dual active formulation delivers broad control across multiple insect orders.
Key target pests:
- Soybean: Controls semilooper caterpillars, girdle beetles, and sucking jassids.
- Cotton: Manages early and mid-season sucking pests (aphids, jassids, thrips) and bollworm complexes.
- Vegetables (e.g., brinjal): Controls shoot and fruit borers alongside whiteflies and leafhoppers.
- Adhere strictly to label-recommended dosage rates and dilution volumes; never exceed registered application limits.
Application timing, safety gear and precautions
Spray when pest populations breach economic threshold levels (ETL), utilizing hollow cone nozzles for thorough canopy coverage. Applicators must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including protective goggles, nitrile gloves, and face shields. Do not spray during peak honeybee foraging hours, and observe the prescribed pre-harvest interval before picking produce.
Official source
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Common questions
What active ingredients are present in Solomon insecticide?
It contains a combination of Betacyfluthrin (8.49%) and Imidacloprid (19.81%) formulated as an Oil Dispersion (OD).
What is the benefit of an Oil Dispersion (OD) formulation?
The oil dispersion formulation improves spray droplet adherence to waxy leaves, enhances systemic penetration, and improves rainfastness.
Which major pests does this combination control in soybean?
It provides effective control against semiloopers, girdle beetles, and sucking pests like jassids and aphids.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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