Thunder 145 OD

Thunder 145 OD is a systemic insecticide designed to control a broad spectrum of sucking and chewing pests across various crops. Its formulation combines two active ingredients: Imidacloprid (100 g/L) and Beta-cyfluthrin (45 g/L), providing both rapid knockdown and extended residual control.

Key Features:
Active Ingredients:

• Imidacloprid: 100 g/L
• Beta-cyfluthrin: 45 g/L
• Formulation: Oil Dispersion (OD)

Mode of Action:

• Imidacloprid acts systemically, disrupting the nervous system of pests upon ingestion, leading to paralysis and death.
• Beta-cyfluthrin functions as a contact and stomach poison, causing rapid knockdown of pests.
• Target Pests: Aphids, whiteflies, thrips, leaf miners, caterpillars (e.g., African bollworm), and other sucking and chewing insects.

Benefits:

• Broad-Spectrum Control: Effectively manages a wide range of pests, reducing the need for multiple insecticides.
• Dual Action: Combines systemic and contact activity for comprehensive pest management.
• Enhanced Formulation: The oil dispersion formulation improves leaf coverage, rainfastness, and product penetration.

Application Recommendations:
Dosage:

• Cotton: 0.2 L/ha for control of lepidopteran pests, mites, and whiteflies.
• Vegetable Crops: 0.2 L/ha for caterpillars, aphids, and whiteflies.

Mixing:

• Shake the product well before use.
• Pour 3 liters of water into a spraying container and add a 100 ml bottle of Thunder 145 OD to treat half a hectare.
• Rinse the bottle three times, adding the rinsing water to the spraying tank.
• Add the required volume of water to treat half a hectare.

Application:

• Apply at the beginning of infestation or symptom appearance.
• Ensure thorough coverage of the plant surfaces where pests are present.
• For vegetable crops, 2 to 3 treatments within 14 days are recommended.
• Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI):7 days for treated crops.

Safety and Handling:

• Protective Equipment: Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) during mixing and application to prevent skin and eye contact.
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children and pets.
• Disposal: Dispose of empty containers and any unused product according to local regulations to prevent environmental contamination.

Precautions:

• Re-Entry Interval: Do not enter treated areas until spray deposits have dried.
• Environmental Impact: Avoid application near water bodies, as the product may be toxic to aquatic organisms.

For more detailed information, including specific application rates and safety precautions, please refer to the product label or consult with an agricultural extension officer.

Protect your crops effectively with Thunder 145 OD. Contact Rafiki Pest Control today to purchase or learn more about this product.