What is Karate insecticide used for?

Karate is a broad-spectrum insecticide used to control various insects that damage the crops. It controls insects like jassids, thrips, bollworm, whitefly, fruit borer, mango hoppers, stem borer, and leaf folder.

What is Karate Insecticide technical name?

Karate insecticide contains Lambda-cyhalothrin 5% EC that acts through contact and stomach action.

What crops can Karate insecticide be used on?

Karate Syngenta insecticide can be used for cotton, paddy, mango, okra, brinjal, and gram for controlling sucking and chewing insects.

How does Karate insecticide kill pests?

The active ingredients of Karate insecticide when come in contact with the insects, disrupts the insect nervous system leading to paralysis and death of the destructive insects.

What is the recommended dose of Karate insecticide per acre?

Karate insecticide can be used at a dosage range of: 1-1.65 ml/litre 200-330 ml in 200 litres of water per acre 15-24.75 ml/15 litre pump. Note: Refer to the label instructions for crop-specific dosages.

Is Karate insecticide harmful to beneficial insects?

Yes, Karate insecticide can be harmful to beneficial insects if applied incorrectly. Since it is a broad-spectrum insecticide, it may affect pollinators. To reduce the risk of harming beneficial insects, it is advisable to spray during early morning or late afternoon.

When is the right time to spray Karate insecticide?

Choose a non-windy or no-rain day to apply Karate insecticide to avoid drifting and washing away. Cooler hours of the day, like early morning or late afternoon, are ideal for spraying. It is advised to spray Karate as soon as the insect attack is spotted.

Can we mix Karate insecticide with other chemicals?

Karate can be mixed with some compatible chemicals. But it is recommended to seek expert advice or follow label claims.

What is the price of Karate insecticide?

BigHaat offers the best prices for insecticides. Please visit BigHaat website or mobile app for discounted Karate insecticide price.

How to use Karate insecticide?

To get the best results, mix a spreader or sticker (adjuvant) with Karate insecticide. Two-three successive sprays are recommended first soon after the infestation while the second and third sprays can be taken at an interval 10-15 days. Use a high-volume knapsack sprayer to get effective coverage.

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Lambda-cyhalothrin 5% EC

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Overview

Product Name	Karate Insecticide
Brand	Syngenta
Category	Insecticides
Technical Content	Lambda-cyhalothrin 5% EC
Classification	Chemical
Toxicity	Yellow

Product Description

About Karate 5 EC Insecticide

Karate 5 EC Insecticide is a Syngenta product contains Lambdacyhalothrin 5% EC as active ingredient. It is a contact and systemic insecticide.

Karate 5 EC Insecticide can be used against pests such as bollworms, jassids, thrips, leaf folder, stem borer, fruit borer and other labelled pests. It is used in crops such as cotton, rice, brinjal and tomato.

Karate 5 EC Insecticide Technical Name

Lambdacyhalothrin 5% EC

Product Specifications

Mode of Entry: Contact and systemic action
Mode of Action: It helps to control labelled pests when they come in contact with the spray or feed on treated crop parts.
Time of Application: At pest appearance

Key Features & Benefits

Broad spectrum control: It controls sucking pests and caterpillars
Field safety note: The product is not phytotoxic when used as per field recommendation.
The product is not phytotoxic when used as per field recommendation.

Karate 5 EC Insecticide Dosage & Recommended Crops

Crops	Target insect pests	Dosage / Acre	Dilution in water / Acre	Dosage / L of water	Waiting period
Cotton	Bollworms, Jassids, Thrips	120 to 200 ml	160 to 240 L	0.75 to 0.83 ml	21 days
Rice (Paddy)	Leaf folder, Stem borer, Green leaf hopper, Gall midge, Thrips, Hispa	100 ml	160 to 240 L	0.42 to 0.63 ml	15 days
Brinjal	Shoot and fruit borer	120 ml	160 to 240 L	0.5 to 0.75 ml	4 days
Tomato	Fruit borer	120 ml	160 to 240 L	0.5 to 0.75 ml	4 days
Chilli	Thrips, Mite, Pod borer	120 ml	160 to 240 L	0.5 to 0.75 ml	5 days
Pigeonpea	Pod borer, Pod fly	160 to 200 ml	160 to 240 L	0.1 to 0.83 ml	15 days
Onion	Thrips	120 ml	120 to 160 L	0.75 to 1 ml	5 days
Bhindi, (Okra)	Jassids, Shoot borer	120 ml	120 to 160 L	0.75 to 1 ml	4 days
Chickpea	Pod borer	200 ml	120 to 160 L	1.25 to 1.67 ml	6 days
Groundnut	Thrips, Leafhopper, Leaf miner	80 to 120 ml	160 to 200 L	0.5 to 0.6 ml	10 days
Mango	Hoppers	As per spray volume	Not specified	0.5 to 1 ml	7 days

Method of Application

Foliar Spray: Apply Karate 5 EC Insecticide as a foliar spray using the recommended crop wise dose and water volume. Use bucket sprayer, rocking sprayer, stirrup pump sprayer, knapsack sprayer, foot sprayer, wheel barrow sprayer, compression knapsack sprayer, battery sprayer and ASPEE HTP power sprayer.

Best Time to Spray

Avoid spraying on windy days and spray in the direction of wind.

Compatibility, Safety & Storage

Tank Mix Compatibility

For field level use, consult an agronomist before tank mixing Karate 5 EC Insecticide with other products.

Safety Precautions

Wear gloves, mask, full sleeve clothing, and safety goggles while spraying.
Do not spray on windy days to prevent spray drift.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke while handling or applying the product.
Wash hands, face, and exposed skin thoroughly after spraying.
Keep out of reach of children, pets, and livestock.
Avoid direct contact with skin, eyes, and clothing.
In case of accidental ingestion, inhalation, or eye exposure, seek immediate medical attention.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, and well ventilated place away from direct sunlight, food, feed, fertilizers, and water sources. Keep the product in its original sealed container.

Karate 5 EC Insecticide Expert Advice

“Syngenta Karate 5 EC is an excellent contact and systemic insecticide used for effective control of sucking pests and caterpillars in various crops.”-BigHaat Agronomy Expert

Additional Information

Follow IRAC resistance management guidelines where applicable.
Avoid repeated applications of insecticides with the same mode of action.
Observe the recommended pre harvest interval and re entry interval.
Follow all crop specific recommendations mentioned on the product label.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for reference purposes only. Always follow the recommended application guidelines outlined on the product label and accompanying leaflet.