Exylon Defender is a broad-spectrum Deltamethrin 11% EC insecticide that targets harmful sucking and chewing pests such as bollworms, stem borers, leaf folder, thrips, aphids, and jassids. Deltamethrin 11% EC insecticide disrupts the nervous system of insects through stomach and contact action, resulting in rapid pest paralysis and death. Exylon Defender insecticide is suitable for IPM (Integrated Pest Management) programmes. Deltamethrin 11% EC insecticide lasts for a longer period on crops like cotton, rice, tomato, chilli, tea, and okra, with residual activity.
Key Features and Benefits of Exylon Defender:
Quick Knockdown: Deltamethrin 11% EC insecticide acts rapidly on insects through contact action and helps reduce feeding damage.
Broad-Spectrum Control: This insecticide targets bollworms, fruit borers, stem borers, leaf folders, green leaf hoppers, whorl maggots, and thrips.
Low Dose Application: The concentrated formulation provides effective pest control with a small quantity of formulation.
Residual Protection: Deltamethrin 11% EC insecticide can provide continued protection to the crops.
Rain-fast Protection: Deltamethrin 11% EC insecticide does not get washed off with rainy weather conditions.
Deltamethrin 11% EC Uses:
Deltamethrin 11% EC insecticide is used for managing major insect pests across field, vegetable, and plantation crops.
Field Crops: Cotton, Paddy
Vegetable Crops: Tomato, Okra, Chilli, Onion
Plantation Crops: Tea
Exylon Defender Insecticide Dose:
The Deltamethrin 11% EC dose per litre depends on the crop, target pest, and spray-water volume. Use the crop-specific rate below.
Crop | Target Pest | Dose / Acre | Dose / 15 L Pump | PHI |
Cotton | Bollworms | 50 ml | 3.1 to 4.7 ml | 30 days |
Paddy / Rice | Stem Borer, Leaf Folder, Green Leaf Hopper, Whorl Maggot | 60 ml | 4.5 ml | 13 days |
Tea | Thrips | 40 ml | 3.75 ml | 15 days |
Tomato | Fruit Borer | 40 to 50 ml | 3 to 4 ml | 3 days |
Okra | Fruit Borer | 40 to 50 ml | 3 to 4 ml | 3 days |
Chilli | Fruit Borer | 70 ml | 5.25 ml | Not specified |
Onion | Thrips | 60 ml | 4.5 ml | 5 days |
How to Use Exylon Defender Insecticide:
Shake the container well before use.
Measure the required Deltamethrin 11% EC insecticide dose for the crop.
Mix it with clean water to prepare a uniform spray solution.
Apply as a foliar spray using a knapsack or power sprayer.
Cover both upper and lower leaf surfaces properly.
Spray during calm weather and avoid strong wind or immediate rainfall.
Best Time to Apply:
Apply Deltamethrin 11% EC insecticide at the early signs of pest infestation for better control. Spray during cooler morning or evening hours and avoid unnecessary applications when pest pressure is low.
Frequency of Application and Compatibility:
Frequency of Application: Repeat Deltamethrin 11% EC insecticide only when pest pressure continues and crop recommendations permit.
Compatibility: Use with compatible crop-protection products and perform a small jar test before preparing a new tank mix.
Resistance Management: Rotate Deltamethrin 11% EC insecticide with insecticides having different modes of action to reduce resistance risk.
Safety Precautions and Handling:
Wear gloves, a face mask, and protective eyewear while handling Deltamethrin 11% EC insecticide.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during mixing or spraying.
Avoid spray drift into ponds and other water bodies.
Wash hands and exposed skin after use.
Storage Instructions:
Store the product in its original tightly closed container.
Keep in a cool, dry, shaded place away from food, feed, children, and animals.
Product Specification:
Specification | Details |
Product Name | Exylon Defender Insecticide |
Technical Name | Deltamethrin 11% EC |
Formulation | Emulsifiable Concentrate |
Chemical Group | Synthetic Pyrethroid |
Mode of Action | Contact and Stomach Action |
Main Action | Interferes with insect sodium channels |
Recommended Crops | Cotton, Paddy, Tea, Tomato, Okra, Chilli, Onion |
Application Method | Foliar Spray |
Country of Origin | India |
Pack Sizes Available | 100 ml, 250 ml |