01What is Ekside – Bifenthrin 10% EC?+
Ekside is a insecticide manufactured by Deep Soil Agrology Limited. The active ingredient and formulation are listed as Bifenthrin 10% EC. Crop-wise use, application rates and dilution guidance are provided below. Use only as directed on the approved product label.
02Which crops and pests are listed for Ekside – Bifenthrin 10% EC?+
Cotton — Bollworms, Whitefly; Rice (Paddy) — Stem borer, Leaf folder, Green leaf hopper; Sugarcane — Termites
03What application rates are listed for Ekside – Bifenthrin 10% EC?+
Cotton — Bollworms, Whitefly: 32.4 g A.I. 324 ml formulation; water dilution: 202; waiting period: 15 days. Rice (Paddy) — Stem borer, Leaf folder, Green leaf hopper: 20.2 g A.I. 202 ml formulation; water dilution: 202; waiting period: 21 days. Sugarcane — Termites: 40.5 g A.I. 405 ml formulation; water dilution: 202; waiting period: 300 days
04What are the listed features of Ekside – Bifenthrin 10% EC?+
Contains Bifenthrin 10% as the active ingredient; Formulated as an Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC); Insecticide category product for pest management; Registered use in cotton, among other listed crops; Targets bollworms and whitefly; Fast-acting, sodium-channel-modulating mode of action
05How does Ekside – Bifenthrin 10% EC work?+
Bifenthrin is a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide that acts on voltage-gated sodium channels in insect nerve cell membranes, keeping the channels open and causing prolonged depolarization, repetitive nerve firing, paralysis and death of the target insect. Bifenthrin is classified under IRAC Group 3A (sodium channel modulators).
06How should Ekside – Bifenthrin 10% EC be applied?+
Ekside (Bifenthrin 10% EC) is diluted in the recommended volume of water and applied as a foliar spray in cotton, using standard knapsack or boom sprayers, following the approved product label.
07What safety guidance applies to Ekside – Bifenthrin 10% EC?+
Use strictly as per the directions on the approved product label
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment during mixing and spraying
Avoid spray drift onto sensitive or non-target crops
Keep out of reach of children and away from food, feed, and water sources
Store in a cool, dry place in original packaging