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General Information:

Colt is a broad-spectrum insecticide that belongs to the pyrethroid class of insecticides. It is effective against a wide range of insect pests, including aphids, caterpillars, beetles, flies, leafhoppers, mites, and whiteflies.

Active Ingredients:

Colt contains the active ingredient cypermethrin.

Mode of Action:

Colt is a contact and ingestion insecticide. It works by disrupting the nervous system of insects, causing them to become paralyzed and die.

Application:

Colt is available in a variety of formulations, including emulsifiable concentrate (EC), wettable powder (WP), and granules (GR). It can be applied to a wide range of crops, including vegetables, fruits, and field crops. Always follow the label directions for the specific formulation you are using.

Method of Application:

Colt can be applied using a variety of methods, including foliar spraying, soil drenching, and trunk injection. The most common method of application is foliar spraying, which involves spraying the insecticide onto the leaves of the plants. Soil drenching involves applying the insecticide to the soil around the base of the plants, and trunk injection involves injecting the insecticide into the trunk of the tree.

Precautions:

Colt is relatively safe when used according to label directions. However, it is important to avoid contact with skin and eyes, and to wear protective clothing when applying the insecticide. Colt is also toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates, so it should not be applied near bodies of water.

Here is a summary of the key features of Colt insecticide:

• Broad-spectrum activity against a wide range of insect pests
• Contact and ingestion mode of action
• Effective against both sucking and chewing insects
• Available in a variety of formulations
• Can be applied using a variety of methods
• Relatively safe when used according to label directions