Description

Hallakat insecticide

Hallakat is an insecticide with a unique mechanism of action and a strong activity against Lepidoptera and other pests.

• It is a strong contact and stomach insecticide. It penetrates leaf tissues (translaminar activity) and forms a reservoir within the leaf.
• It is suitable for the control Lepidopteran pests on vegetables, beans, cowpea, soybean, cotton, fruits and other crops.

 

Hallakat: Composition

1. Emamectin benzoate 48g/L
2. Acetamiprid 64g/L Ec.

 

Hallakat: Product features

• It is good for controlling Lepidopteran and sucking pests such as bollworms in cotton and fruit and shoot borers in okra, thrips and mites.
• No phytotoxicity has been reported when used as recommended.
• It has both contact and stomach action, thus gives effective control of caterpillars.
• It is rapidly absorbed into the foliage.
• It has good translaminar action thus controls the caterpillars present on the lower surface of the leaves.
• It is compatible with other insecticides
• Quick action: The caterpillars stop feeding on crops just after ingestion.
• It has two different active ingredients (emamectin benzoate and acetamiprid).

 

Mode of Action

• This is a non-systemic insecticide with stomach action, thus it must be ingested by the larvae to be maximally effective.
• It acts on nerve cells to suppress muscle contraction, and as a result, the insect is paralyzed immediately after ingestion.
• Affected larvae after paralysis will die subsequently in 2-4 days.
• Larvae stop feeding within hours of ingesting which prevents subsequent crop damage.
• This product also has contact action on insects.
• When used appropriately, the product can help reduce the losses that could result from the feeding activities of insect pests.

 

Directions of Use 

• Apply the insecticide when the incidence of larvae is first observed and repeat applications as necessary.
• Apply the insecticide in sufficient quantity of water to ensure thorough coverage of the foliage.
• Handle this insecticide with caution.