USTAAD

Ustaad Insecticide

It is a powerful and versatile solution designed to protect your crops from a wide range of pests. With its active ingredient, Cypermethrin 10% EC, it delivers fast-acting control of insects, ensuring your plants stay healthy and productive. Whether you’re cultivating cotton, cabbage, sugarcane, or wheat, Ustaad offers reliable protection against some of the most common pests.

Technical Information:

Active Ingredient: Cypermethrin 10% EC

Formulation: Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC)

Mode of Action:

It works through both contact and ingestion methods, providing quick knockdown and prolonged control of target pests.

Benefits:

Highly Effective: Targets and controls a variety of pests, including ball worms, diamondback moths, and shoot flies.

Fast Acting: Provides quick results, eliminating pests swiftly and minimising crop damage.

Broad Spectrum: Ideal for various crops, ensuring versatile usage across farming operations.

Easy to Apply: The emulsifiable concentrate formulation allows for simple mixing and application.

Recommended Crops & Target Pests:

Crops: Cotton, Cabbage, Sugarcane, and Wheat

Pests: Ball worms on Cotton, Diamondback Moth on Cabbage, Shoot Borer on Sugarcane, and Shoot Fly on Wheat.

Application and doses:

• Cotton: For controlling American bollworms and pink bollworms, the recommended dosage is 220-300 ml per acre. 
• Cabbage: For diamondback moth, the dosage is 260-300 ml per acre. 
• Okra and Brinjal: For fruit borers and shoot borers, the dosage is 220-304 ml per acre. 
• Sunflower: For Bihar hairy caterpillar, the dosage is 260-300 ml per acre. 
• Wheat: For shoot fly, the dosage is 220 ml per acre. 
• General application: Some retailers suggest a dosage of 10 ml per litre of water. However, it’s crucial to consult the specific product label or a local agricultural expert for precise application instructions. 

FAQs:

1. How should Ustaad be applied?

It can be mixed with water and applied using a spray bottle or sprayer. It’s essential to follow the recommended dilution rates for effective results.

2. How often can I apply it?

For best results, it is recommended to monitor pest levels and apply Ustaad as needed, while following the label directions regarding frequency of applications.

3. Is Ustaad safe for beneficial insects?

While it is effective against harmful pests, care should be taken not to apply it when beneficial insects are present. It’s advisable to apply during times when beneficial insects are least active.

4. Can it be used in organic farming?

It is a synthetic insecticide and is not approved for organic farming practices. Always check your local organic farming regulations before usage.

5. What should I do in case of a spill?

In case of a spill, take immediate action to contain and clean up the spilt product according to the safety guidelines provided on the label.