NISTARA – Bifenthrin 10% EC

NISTARA – Bifenthrin 10% EC is a high-efficiency, broad-spectrum synthetic pyrethroid insecticide formulated as an emulsifiable concentrate. It provides rapid knockdown and long-lasting residual control of a wide range of chewing and sucking insect pests in crops such as cereals, cotton, vegetables, pulses, and fruits. NISTARA ensures healthier crops by protecting them from pest damage, leading to improved yield and quality.

Mode of Action

• Neurotoxic Action: Bifenthrin disrupts sodium channels in the nerve cells of insects → repetitive nerve impulses → paralysis and death.

• Contact & Stomach Action: Acts by direct contact and ingestion by pests.

• Fast Knockdown + Residual Control: Provides immediate pest elimination and protection for up to 10–15 days.

Benefits

• Broad-spectrum efficacy – Effective against aphids, whiteflies, jassids, stem borers, armyworms, leaf folders, mealybugs, and bollworms.

• Quick action – Rapid knockdown of insect pests, reducing immediate crop damage.

• Long-lasting residual control – Up to 15 days of effective pest management.

• Crop safety – Safe for major crops when used as recommended.

• Improved crop health and yield – Less pest pressure results in better plant growth and higher productivity.

Recommendations

• Crops: Paddy, wheat, cotton, pulses, vegetables, maize, and fruit crops.

• Dosage: 200–400 ml per acre in 150–200 liters of water, depending on pest pressure and crop type.

• Timing: Apply at the first appearance of pest infestation or as a preventive spray during high pest pressure periods.

• Method of Application: Uniform foliar spray ensuring full canopy coverage.

• Precautions:

  • Avoid application in windy conditions.

  • Use personal protective equipment (PPE).

  • Do not exceed recommended dosage to avoid phytotoxicity.