Download kelthane* 18.5 ec

THE DOW AGROSCIENCES
“SPECIFIC BROADSPECTRUM MITICIDE”
KELTHANE* 18.5 EC
A low toxicity specific miticide, mainly effective on all mobile stages of
agricultural mites including the Two Spotted Spider Mite (tetranychid) for use
on vegetables, fruits, flowers and ornamentals.
Active ingredient :-
Dicofol 185g/Lt
Formulation
Emulsifiable Concentrate [EC]
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Mode of Action
Acts by direct contact on all mobile forms of phytophagous mites i.e. larvae,
nymphe, adults. It is absorbed by dissolving in the lypophylic components of the
tissues. It acts like a neurotoxicant by contact and affects the transmission of the
nervous impulse.Kelthane 18.5 EC has a moderate ovicidal action.
Spectrum of Control
Kelthane 18.5 EC is active against tetranychid mites (red spider mites)
It is especially recommended for use on
vegetables,strawberries,citrus,grapes,cotton,beans,tomatoes,flowers,and
ornamental plants.
Directions for use
Mixing and spraying
Measure the recommended amount of kelthane 18.5 EC and add to the required
amount of water and agitate carefully . Spray thoroughly to cover all parts of the
plant especially the underside of the leaf. If the water used for the treatment has
high alkalinity then carry out the treatment within few hours of preparation of the
solution. It is also advisable to add a wetting agent.
Timing of applications
Application should begin when mites are first noticed and should be repeated
after two to four weeks if infestation reappears.
Spray volume
400 liters of water per hectare
“The all round miticide”
Rates of use
Crop
Vegetables:
Beans
Peas
Cucumbers
Melons
Tomatoes
Rate /Ha
2-3 Lt
Rate /20Lt
75Ml
Citrus
Strawberries
Grapes
2-4 Lt
75 Ml
Flowers and
Ornamentals
2-3.5 Lt
75Ml
Cotton
2-3lt
75ml/lt
Remarks
Two spotted spider mite is
the most common in mite.
It reproduces at great
speed generation after
generation ,thus start
treatment on time. Add an
ovicide to control eggs.
Start application when
mites are first noticed.
Apply with sufficient water
to wet even the underside
of the leaves. common
mites are the two spotted
spider mite, yellow mite,
grape rust mite, citrus rust
mite, citrus bud mite.
Main problems are
exclusively caused by two
spotted spider mite. Start
treatment when mobile
forms appear by preferably
mixing with an ovicide.
Start application when
mites are first notice.
Apply with sufficient water
to wet even the underside
of leaves.
Compatibility
Kelthane 18.5 EC is compatible with most of the insecticides ,
miticides and fungicides with the exception of alkaline products.
Pre-harvest interval
Citrus, plums, grapes,
Cucumbers, melons-------------------7 days
Strawberries, tomatoes---------------2 days
Beans, peas
------------------------ 5 days
Cotton ---------------------------------- 30 days
BENEFITS TO THE FARMER: kelthane is active against many groups of mites, mainly on motile
stages.
 Kelthane is recommended for use on a wide range of crops including
vegetables, fruits, flowers and cotton.
 Kelthane used in a mixture with ovicides completes the spectrum of
action of the recent accaricides with predominant action on eggs and
on early motile forms.
 Kelthane is a miticide with low environmental impact being selective
against the beneficial insects and free from residues hazardous to the
environment.
 Kelthane is multisite in activity and therefore has longer period to
develop resistance. It fits in well with all resistance control strategies as
an alternative to other active ingredients.
PACKS AVAILABLE
20x200ml
12x1lt
20lt
ALWAYS READ THE LABEL BEFORE USE
Marketed and distributed by
LACHLAN KENYA LIMITED
P.O.BOX 49470 – 00100 NAIROBI
TEL +254 20 2073912/3/4
FAX +254 20 2060260
CELL +254 722 209474
EMAIL [email protected]
WEBSITE www.griculture.co.ke