Karate Insecticide

• ⏱️ Rapid Knockdown Action: Instantly paralyzes pests upon contact, stopping them from feeding on your crop within minutes.
• ?️ Broad Spectrum Control: One product handles multiple threats—effectively kills Bollworms, Stem Borers, Thrips, and Jassids simultaneously.
• ⏳ Long-Lasting Protection: Remains active on the leaf surface for days, continuing to protect against new pests that migrate into the field.
• ?️ Weather Stable: Highly stable in sunlight (photostable) and resistant to washing off once dried, ensuring consistent performance.
• ? Better Harvest Quality: Prevents cosmetic damage to fruits (like spots on tomatoes or chillies), ensuring a higher market price for your produce.

Karate attacks the insect's nervous system. It binds to sodium channels, causing the nerves to fire continuously. This leads to tremors, paralysis ("knockdown"), and eventual death of the pest.

1. Contact Action: The primary mode. Pests die as soon as the spray droplets hit them or when they walk over treated leaves.
2. Stomach Poison: Larvae (like caterpillars) that eat treated leaves ingest the toxin and die from the inside out.
3. Repellent Effect: The treated surface discourages pests from landing or laying eggs, and stops sucking pests from probing (reducing virus spread).

Note: Because it stays on the surface, ensure full coverage of the plant foliage for maximum effect.

The Golden Rule: Always follow the "Dose per Acre" for accurate results.

*PHI = Pre-Harvest Interval: The minimum number of days to wait between the last spray and harvesting.

• Timing: Apply in the late evening. This protects bees (pollinators) and avoids high temperatures that can evaporate the spray. For Pink Bollworm, spray when moths are active.
• Mixing: Do NOT mix with alkaline substances like Bordeaux mixture or Lime Sulfur, as this destroys the medicine immediately. Use the "WALES" order: dissolve powders first, then add Karate.
• Coverage: Ensure the undersides of leaves are sprayed, as pests like mites and aphids often hide there.
• Safety: Always wear PPE (gloves, mask, goggles). Wash hands thoroughly after use. If you feel a "tingling" sensation on your face, this is temporary—apply Vitamin E oil or cold cream (do not use hot water).

Always read and follow the instructions on the official product label. The information provided here is for guidance only. Use personal protective equipment (PPE) during application.