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Decis 2.8Deltamethrin 2.8% EC
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Product details
Decis 2.8 (Deltamethrin 2.8% EC) is a insecticide from Bayer. Farmers use it to control bollworms, borers, thrips, jassids, hoppers, leaf miner and pod borers in cotton, tea, okra, groundnut, chilli, brinjal, red gram and mango.
Decis 2.8 uses: crops and pests
| Crop | Pest or disease | Dose per acre |
|---|---|---|
| Cotton | Bollworms | 200 ml |
| Cotton | Sucking insects | 160 ml |
| Tea | Thrips | 48 to 60 ml |
| Tea | Leaf roller | 160 ml |
| Tea | Looper | 40 to 60 ml |
| Okra | Shoot and fruit borer | 160 to 240 ml |
| Okra | Jassid | 160 ml |
| Groundnut | Leaf miner | 200 ml |
| Chilli | Fruit borer (Helicoverpa, Spodoptera) | 160 to 200 ml |
| Brinjal | Shoot and fruit borer | 160 to 200 ml |
| Red gram | Pod borer, pod fly | 200 ml |
| Mango | Hoppers | 0.33 to 0.5 ml per litre of water |
Crops, pests and doses follow the Bayer recommendation, converted from per hectare to per acre. Always check the pack label before use.
Decis 2.8 dosage per acre
How to use Decis 2.8
Why farmers use Decis 2.8
- ✓Controls both chewing and sucking pests.
- ✓Quick knockdown of pests.
- ✓Very short waiting period: 1 day in okra and mango, 3 days in tea, groundnut and brinjal.
- ✓Five pack sizes, from 100 ml to 5 litres.
Pack sizes: which one to buy
| Pack | Covers about | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| 100 ml | Half an acre of cotton for bollworm at 200 ml per acre | Small plots |
| 250 ml | About 1.25 acres of cotton for bollworm, or 1.5 acres of okra or chilli at 160 ml | One acre |
| 500 ml | About 2.5 acres of cotton for bollworm, or 3 acres of okra or chilli | Small farms |
| 1 litre | About 5 acres of cotton for bollworm, or 6 acres of okra or chilli | Medium farms |
| 5 litres | About 25 acres of cotton for bollworm | Large farms and estates |
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Safety and precautions
- Read the label and leaflet fully before use.
- Wear gloves, a mask and full-sleeve clothes while mixing and spraying.
- Do not spray against the wind. Do not eat, drink or smoke while spraying.
- Keep away from children, animals and food. Wash hands and face after use.
- Waiting period before harvest: okra 1 day, mango 1 day, tea 3 days, groundnut 3 days, brinjal 3 days, chilli 5 days, red gram 10 days. For cotton, check the pack label.
- Deltamethrin is very toxic to fish and bees. Keep it away from ponds and streams, and do not spray when bees are active on flowers.
- Use it only on the crops listed for Decis 2.8. Wear gloves, a mask and protective clothes while spraying, and wash your hands and face afterwards.
- Store in the original pack, in a cool, dry place, away from food and feed.
Decis 2.8 FAQ
What is Decis 2.8 used for?
Decis 2.8 controls bollworms and sucking insects in cotton, thrips, leaf roller and looper in tea, shoot and fruit borer and jassid in okra, leaf miner in groundnut, fruit borer in chilli, shoot and fruit borer in brinjal, pod borer and pod fly in red gram, and hoppers in mango.
How much Decis 2.8 should I use per acre?
Cotton 200 ml for bollworms or 160 ml for sucking insects; okra 160 to 240 ml; chilli and brinjal 160 to 200 ml; groundnut and red gram 200 ml; tea 40 to 160 ml depending on the pest. For mango, 0.33 to 0.5 ml per litre.
How many ml of Decis 2.8 for a 15 litre pump?
At about 200 litres of water per acre, around 12 ml per pump for 160 ml per acre and 15 ml for 200 ml per acre.
How fast does Decis 2.8 work?
It works by contact and stomach action and knocks pests down quickly.
How long before harvest can I spray it?
Okra and mango 1 day; tea, groundnut and brinjal 3 days; chilli 5 days; red gram 10 days. For cotton, check the pack label.
Can I mix Decis 2.8 with other products?
Check the mixing advice on the pack label. Do a small jar test first and ask your local agriculture officer.
Quick summary
Use: to control bollworms, borers, thrips, jassids, hoppers, leaf miner and pod borers in cotton, tea, okra, groundnut, chilli, brinjal, red gram and mango.
Dose: 40 to 240 ml per acre depending on the crop and pest (cotton 160 to 200 ml).
Waiting period before harvest: 1 to 10 days depending on the crop (okra 1 day, red gram 10 days).
Read the label before use. Wear gloves and a mask while spraying. Keep away from children, food and animals.
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Delivery & returns
Usually delivered in 2–5 days after dispatch.
Return or exchange within 7 days of delivery. Packs must be unopened with seals intact, and return pickup is free. Read the refund policy
Safety tips
Read the label and leaflet before use. Wear gloves, a mask and full sleeves while spraying. Do not eat, drink or smoke while spraying. Keep away from children, food and animal feed.
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