The Crystal Apex-50 is a powerful insecticide that works through a dual mode of action and targets harmful pests on chilli crops. Apex insecticide works by disrupting the insect’s nervous system, leading to paralysis and death. Crystal Apex-50 insecticide is effective against lepidopterans and thrips, providing thorough protection with systemic and contact action. Crystal Apex-50 insecticide is highly versatile, as it can be used for both preventive and curative applications.
Key Features and Benefits of Crystal Apex-50 insecticide:
Complete Pest Control: Crystal Apex-50 insecticide provides ovicidal and larvicidal activity, ensuring pest death after hatching and controlling their infestation.
IPM Friendly: Apex-50 insecticide can be used in various Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques.
Fast-action: This insecticide works quickly and effectively on the crops with the help of contact action, preventing crop damage.
Rainfast Performance: Apex-50 insecticide ensures continuous protection to the crops in rainy weather conditions.
Apex 50 Insecticide Uses:
Crystal Apex-50 insecticide is effective against a wide range of pests across:
Rice (Paddy) — Stem Borer, Brown Plant Hopper (BPH), Gall Midge, Green Leaf Hopper, Leaf Folder
Sugarcane — Early Shoot Borer, Termites, White Grubs, Pyrilla
Cotton — Bollworms, Jassids, Whitefly
Chilli — Fruit Borer, Thrips
Cabbage — Diamondback Moth
Brinjal — Fruit & Shoot Borer, Jassids
Groundnut — White Grubs, Termites, Leaf Miner
Maize — Stem Borer, Termites, Cutworms
Soybean — Stem Fly, Girdle Beetle
Turf & Nursery — Termites, Ants, Cutworms, Root Grubs
Apex 50 Crystal Dose:
Apply Crystal Apex-50 insecticide as a foliar spray or soil drench at the recommended dose. Always follow the crop-specific PHI before harvest.
Crop | Target Pest | Dose / Acre | Per Litre | Per 15L Pump | PHI |
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Rice | Stem Borer, BPH, Gall Midge | 400 ml | 2 ml | 30 ml | 40 days |
Sugarcane | Shoot Borer, Termites | 800 ml – 1 L | 4–5 ml | 60–75 ml | 60 days |
Cotton | Bollworms, Jassids | 400 ml | 2 ml | 30 ml | 25 days |
Chilli | Fruit Borer, Thrips | 400 ml | 2 ml | 30 ml | 7 days |
Cabbage | Diamondback Moth | 400 ml | 2 ml | 30 ml | 7 days |
Brinjal | Fruit & Shoot Borer | 400 ml | 2 ml | 30 ml | 7 days |
Groundnut | White Grubs, Termites | 800 ml (soil drench) | — | — | 30 days |
Maize | Stem Borer, Termites | 400 ml | 2 ml | 30 ml | 30 days |
Soybean | Stem Fly, Girdle Beetle | 400 ml | 2 ml | 30 ml | 30 days |
How to Use Crystal Apex-50 insecticide:
Shake the Apex 50 bottle well before opening to mix the active ingredient evenly.
Wear gloves and a face mask before measuring the product.
Measure the right quantity using a marked cup or syringe.
Half-fill the spray tank with clean water and pour in the measured product slowly.
Add the remaining water and stir until the solution looks uniform.
Use a fine-mist or hollow-cone nozzle for even coverage.
Spray during calm weather, covering both upper and lower leaf surfaces.
For soil pests (termites, grubs), use a coarse nozzle and drench the base of the plants or the root zone.
Best Time to Apply:
Spray Crystal Apex-50 insecticide at the early stage of pest activity — when stem borer damage first appears on paddy, when plant hoppers are settling under the leaves, or when termite activity is spotted in sugarcane and groundnut fields. Late afternoon or early evening is the best window, as leaf temperature is cooler and product retention is stronger.
Frequency of Application and Re-entry Period:
Frequency: 1 to 2 sprays per crop cycle at 15 to 25-day intervals, depending on pest pressure and crop stage.
Re-Entry Period: Wait at least 24 hours after spraying before re-entering the treated field without protective clothing.
Compatibility: Crystal Apex-50 insecticide mixes well with most common fungicides, insecticides, and water-soluble fertilizers. Avoid mixing with strongly alkaline products like Bordeaux mixture, lime sulfur, or high-pH copper sprays, and always run a small jar test 24 hours before a new tank-mix combination.
Safety, Precautions and Handling:
Wear hand gloves, face mask, and protective eyewear while handling the product.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during mixing or spraying.
Spray downwind and keep children, pets, and livestock away from treated fields.
Wash hands and exposed body parts with soap and water after use.
In case of accidental ingestion, contact a doctor immediately with the product label.
Storage Instructions:
Store Crystal Apex-50 insecticide in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight.
Keep away from food, animal feed, and drinking water sources.
Store in the original container with the cap tightly closed.
Keep out of reach of children, pets, and livestock.
Storage Temperature: Below 30°C
Shelf Life: 24 months from the date of manufacture.
Product Specification:
Specification | Details |
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Product Name | Crystal Apex-50 insecticide |
Manufacturer | Crystal Crop Protection Limited |
Technical Name | Fipronil 5% SC |
Formulation Type | Suspension Concentrate (SC) |
Mode of Action | Contact + Stomach + Systemic |
Category | Broad-Spectrum Phenylpyrazole Insecticide |
Chemical Group (IRAC) | Phenylpyrazole (Group 2B) |
Target Pest Type | Stem Borer, BPH, Gall Midge, Leafhopper, Termites, White Grubs, Bollworms, Fruit Borer, DBM |
Recommended For | Rice, Sugarcane, Cotton, Chilli, Cabbage, Brinjal, Groundnut, Maize, Soybean, Turf, Nursery |
Pack Sizes Available | 1 litre, 250 ml |
Country of Origin | India |
Shelf Life | 2 Years from date of manufacture |
Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI) | 7 – 60 Days (crop-dependent) |
Application Method | Foliar Spray / Soil Drench |
