Syngenta Ekalux Insecticide for Cotton, Paddy, Oilseeds & Plantation

About Ekalux EC 25 Insecticide

Ekalux EC 25 Insecticide is a Syngenta product. It contains Quinalphos 25% EC. It has contact and stomach action.

Ekalux EC 25 Insecticide can be used in crops such as paddy, red gram, tea, groundnut, mustard, citrus, cauliflower and soybean crops. It is recommended against pests like brown plant hopper, hispa, blue beetle, leaf folder, stem borer, pod borer, pod fly, thrips, leaf hopper, leaf miner, sawfly, aphid, mite, fruit borer, scale and citrus butterfly.

Ekalux EC 25 Insecticide Technical Name

Quinalphos 25% EC

Product Specifications

• Mode of Entry: Contact and stomach action
• Mode of Action: Ekalux EC 25 Insecticide works through contact and stomach action. The insect must either come in contact with the spray or ingest treated plant parts. Since it is a foliar spray formulation, proper crop coverage is important for better field performance.
• Time of Application: At pest appearance

Key Features & Benefits

• Broad insect group: Sucking pests and Chewing insects
• Effective against labelled pests: Used against brown plant hopper, hispa, blue beetle, leaf folder, stem borer, pod borer, thrips, aphid, mite, scale and citrus butterfly.

Ekalux EC 25 Insecticide Dosage & Recommended Crops

• Method of Application

Foliar Spray: Apply Ekalux EC 25 Insecticide as a foliar spray using the recommended crop wise dose and water volume. It can be applied with a knapsack sprayer, foot sprayer, compression knapsack sprayer, battery sprayer or ASPEE HTP power sprayer.

• Best Time to Spray

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

Compatibility, Safety & Storage

Tank Mix Compatibility

• For field level use, consult an agronomist before tank mixing Ekalux EC 25 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.
• Keep away from foodstuffs, empty food containers and animal feed.
• Do not inhale the spray mist.
• Do not use this product in areas where pisciculture or aquaculture is practiced along with rice cultivation.

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.

Ekalux EC 25 Insecticide Expert Advice

“Syngentga Ekalux EC 25 is an excellent contact insecticide used for effective control of Sucking pests and chewing insects in various crops.”-BigHaat Agronomy Expert

Additional Information & State Restrictions

• 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.
• Do not exceed the recommended dose.
• The product is not phytotoxic when used as per field recommendation.
• Dispose of used containers safely. Do not leave empty containers outside for reuse.

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