Krishikranti Lambda Knight Lambda Cyhalothrin 5% EC | Synthetic Pyrethroid Insecticide for Bollworm, Caterpillar & Sucking Pest Control in Cotton, Paddy & Vegetables

What is Lambda Cyhalothrin 5% EC?

Lambda Cyhalothrin 5% EC is a high-strength synthetic pyrethroid insecticide with fast contact and stomach action against bollworms, caterpillars, jassids, thrips, and aphids in cotton, paddy, vegetables, pulses, and oilseeds. 

Krishikranti Lambda Knight Lambda Cyhalothrin 5% EC delivers stronger pest control compared to standard 2.5% EC formulations  needing lower volume per acre and lower cost per spray. With repellent action that prevents reinfestation and broad crop applicability, it is one of the most reliable pyrethroid insecticides available for Indian farmers.

How Lambda Cyhalothrin 5% EC Works

Lambda Cyhalothrin works through contact and stomach action. When pests come in contact with treated surfaces or feed on treated tissue, the active ingredient binds to sodium channels in the insect nervous system  preventing nerve signal transmission, causing hyperexcitation, paralysis, and death within minutes.

Target Pests & Crops

Lambda Cyhalothrin 5% EC Dosage & Application

Water volume: 200 litres per acre  |  Method: Knapsack/power sprayer  |  Timing: Early morning or evening  |  Repeat: Every 10–14 days

Benefits of lambda cyhalothrin 5% ec 

• 2× stronger than 2.5% EC : lower volume per acre, lower cost per spray
• Fast knockdown : pest paralysis within minutes of contact
• Repellent action : prevents fresh pest reinfestation after spraying
• Dual contact + stomach action : kills on contact and after feeding
• UV stable : 7–10 days residual protection on plant surface
• Broad spectrum : bollworm, fruit borer, DBM, jassid, thrips, aphid in one product
• Multi-crop use : cotton, paddy, vegetables, pulses, oilseeds, sugarcane

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is Lambda Cyhalothrin 5% EC used for?

Lambda Cyhalothrin 5% EC controls bollworms, fruit borers, stem borers, leaf folders, caterpillars, DBM, jassids, thrips, and aphids in cotton, paddy, vegetables, pulses, sugarcane, and oilseeds.

Q2: What is the Lambda Cyhalothrin 5 EC dose per litre?

0.75 to 1 ml per litre of water. Use 1 ml/L for cotton bollworm, paddy stem borer, and sugarcane shoot borer. Use 0.75 ml/L for fruit borer and DBM in vegetables.

Q3: What is the Lambda Cyhalothrin 5 EC dose per acre?

For cotton, paddy, sugarcane and pulses use 200 ml per acre. For vegetables use 150 ml per acre. Apply in 200 litres of water per acre.

Q4: What is the Lambda Cyhalothrin 5 EC price?

Krishikranti Lambda Knight Lambda Cyhalothrin 5% EC is available online at Krishibhandar.com with free delivery across India. Check the product page for current price and pack sizes.

Q5: Difference between Lambda Cyhalothrin 5% EC and 2.5% EC?

5% EC has 2× higher active ingredient concentration than 2.5% EC  needs lower volume per acre and lower cost per spray. The 5% EC is preferred for heavy infestations and large farm areas.

Q6: How fast does Lambda Cyhalothrin 5 EC work?

Pest paralysis begins within minutes of contact via sodium channel disruption. Visible knockdown in 2 to 4 hours. Full effect within 24 hours. Residual protection lasts 7–10 days.

Q7: Is Lambda Cyhalothrin 5 EC effective for cotton bollworm?

Yes. Apply 1 ml per litre (200 ml per acre) at first sign of bollworm activity. Effective on American, pink, and spotted bollworm. Repellent action prevents fresh egg laying on treated plants.

Q8: What is the pre-harvest interval for Lambda Cyhalothrin 5 EC?

5 days for vegetables and 15 days for cotton and field crops. Do not spray within this period before harvesting.

Also Useful For Your Crop

• For longer-lasting capsule suspension pyrethroid → Cyhalomaster Lambda Cyhalothrin 4.9% CS — capsule suspension with 14–21 days residual
• For high-strength cypermethrin pyrethroid alternative → Metcyper Cypermethrin 25% EC — high-concentration pyrethroid for heavy infestations
• For combination pyrethroid + neonicotinoid for bollworm + sucking pests → Thioshield Thiamethoxam + Lambda Cyhalothrin ZC — combination for cotton
• For caterpillar and bollworm rotation partner (different chemistry) → Emaan Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG — caterpillar & bollworm rotation partner
• For all cotton crop pest management products → cotton crop pest management products
• For paddy stem borer control guide → paddy stem borer control — symptoms, treatment & best insecticide guide