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Insecticide

Pyrinex 480 EC

A broad spectrum insecticide/acaricide with contact, ingestion and fumigant action for the control of a wide range of pests in maize, coffee, rice, mango and cocoa

Pyrinex

General Info

A broad spectrum insecticide/acaricide with contact, ingestion and fumigant action for control of a wide range of pests on maize, coffee, rice, mango and cocoa.

 

WHO CLASS II.

 

Application Advice

Directions for Use

Apply at first signs of insect. Mix the required amount of Pyrinex 480 EC in 200-1000 L of water per hectare depending on crop. For stem banding apply once or twice a year.

Application Rates and Timing

Crop

Dosage (L/Ha)

Remarks

Maize

1.5-2

or 20-30 ml/20 L of water

Repeat after 14 days if necessary

Coffee

1.5-2

 

Rice

2

 

Mango

1.5

 

Cocoa

1.5

 

 

Soil pests: Spray once against soil pest at 1 L/Ha

Termites: Apply 80 ml/1 L

Compatibility

Pyrinex 480 EC is compatible with most commonly used pesticides but should not be mixed with highly alkaline materials such as liquid lime sulphur and bordeaux mixtures.

Application Technique

Apply Pyrinex 480 EC when the first sign of pest attack is noticed, ensure good coverage. Ensure good coverage of the crop canopy by using a spray volume of 1000 L per Ha.

Preparation of Spray Mixture

Half fill the spray tank (knapsack) with water. Add the required amount of Pyrinex 480 EC, then fill the water to the required level and mix or agitate thoroughly to uniformity. Ensure that the mixture is used the same day.

Safety

Re-entry interval: 6 hours.

Pyrinex 480 EC is toxic to fish and other aquatic organisms. Do not contaminate ponds and water ways by direct application, cleaning of equipment, disposal of wastes and empty container. A band width of 15 m should be observed. Toxic to bees. Do not spray in full broom.

To learn more safety precautions and first aid instructions concerning the application of Pyrinex 480 EC read the downloaded label.

Always read the label carefully before use.