Exylon Cypher is a broad-spectrum insecticide that contains Cypermethrin 25% EC, which is used to control sucking and chewing pests such as bollworms, fruit borers, caterpillars, and other pests like termites.
Cypermethrin 25% EC is a pyrethroid insecticide that disrupts the nervous system of insects through contact and stomach action, causing rapid paralysis and death.
Cypermethrin 25% EC insecticide has residual activity, which allows the formulation to last for a longer period on crops like cotton, okra, brinjal, cabbage, sugarcane, maize, and other vegetable crops. This insecticide offers quick knockdown of pests and offers reliable protection to the crops.
Key Features and Benefits of Exylon Cypher Insecticide:
Quick Knockdown: Exylon Cypher comes in contact with the pests and provides immediate control of feeding, reducing overall damage to crops.
Prolonged Effects: Cypermethrin 25% EC insecticide provides strong residual action, ensuring long-lasting protection for the crops.
Consistent Performance: Cypermethrin 25% EC insecticide works effectively in all weather conditions.
High Compatibility: Exylon Cypher insecticide can be mixed with other agrochemicals, resulting in better performance.
Cost-effective: This insecticide kills pests even with low application rates, reducing the usage of the product.
Better Crop Health: Cypermethrin 25% EC insecticide prevents pests from entering the field due to proven repellent properties and ensures healthy crops.
Cypermethrin 25% EC Uses:
Exylon Cypher Insecticide is effective against a wide mix of pests across:
Field Crops: Cotton, Paddy, Wheat, Maize, Sugarcane
Vegetable Crops: Chilli, Okra, Brinjal, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Tomato
Pulse Crops: Red Gram, Chickpea and other Pulses
Oilseed Crops: Groundnut, Mustard
Other Crops: Other suitable field and commercial crops as per label recommendation
Cypermethrin 25% EC Insecticide Dose:
Apply Exylon Cypher Insecticide as a foliar spray at the recommended dose. Always follow the crop-specific PHI before harvest.
Crop | Target Pest | Dose / Acre | Per 15 L Pump |
Cotton | American Bollworm, Pink Bollworm, Spotted Bollworm | 90 to 120 ml | 15 to 18 ml |
Okra | Fruit and Shoot Borer, Jassids, Earias species caterpillars | 100 to 120 ml | 15 to 18 ml |
Brinjal | Shoot and Fruit Borer, Jassids, Epilachna Grubs | 90 to 120 ml | 15 to 18 ml |
Cabbage and Cauliflower | Diamondback Moth, Leaf-Feeding Caterpillars | 100 to 120 ml | 15 to 18 ml |
Sugarcane | Early Shoot Borer | 90 to 120 ml | 15 to 18 ml |
Maize | Hairy Caterpillar | 100 to 120 ml | 15 to 18 ml |
Groundnut | Hairy Caterpillar | 100 to 120 ml | 15 to 18 ml |
Mustard | Sawfly | 90 to 120 ml | 15 to 18 ml |
Pump dose: Use 15 to 18 ml per 15-litre knapsack pump for general foliar application.
Cypermethrin 25% EC How To Use:
Shake the Cypermethrin 25% EC insecticide bottle well before use.
Measure the recommended dose and mix it with clean water to prepare a uniform spray solution.
Apply as a foliar spray using a knapsack or power sprayer.
Ensure complete coverage of the crop canopy, including the underside of leaves.
Spray during the cooler hours of early morning or late evening for better coverage and absorption.
Repeat the application after 10 to 14 days if pest pressure continues or as per crop requirement.
Best Time to Apply:
Apply Exylon Cypher Insecticide at the early signs of pest infestation for best results. Use Cypermethrin 25% EC insecticide during the cooler hours of early morning or late evening, and avoid spraying during peak afternoon heat.
Frequency of Application and Re-entry Period:
Frequency: 2 to 3 sprays per crop cycle at 10 to 15-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: Cypermethrin 25% EC insecticide can be tank-mixed with most common fungicides and insecticides. Avoid strongly alkaline products and perform a small jar test before mixing.
Safety, Precautions and Handling:
Wear gloves, a face mask, and protective eyewear during mixing and spraying.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke while handling Cypermethrin 25% EC insecticide.
Wash exposed skin after use and seek medical help in case of accidental ingestion.
Storage Instructions:
Store in the original tightly closed container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight.
Keep away from food, feed, and drinking water.
Storage Temperature: Below 30°C
Shelf Life: 24 months from the date of manufacture.
Product Specification:
Specification | Details |
Product Name | Exylon Cypher Insecticide |
Manufacturer | Torrent Crop Science |
Technical Name | Cypermethrin 25% EC |
Formulation Type | Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC) |
Mode of Action | Contact + Stomach |
Category | Broad-Spectrum Pyrethroid Insecticide |
Chemical Group (IRAC) | Pyrethroid (Group 3A) |
Pack Sizes Available | 250 ml, 500 ml, 1 L |
Country of Origin | India |
Shelf Life | 2 Years from the date of manufacture |
Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI) | 3 - 30 Days (crop-dependent) |
Application Method | Foliar Spray |
Pack Sizes Available | 250 ml, 500 ml, 1 litre |