Lambda cyhalothrin belongs to a class of insecticides known as synthetic pyrethroid. Synthetic pyrethroid are man-made insecticides created to mimic the chemical properties of the naturally-occurring insecticide which comes from the crushed petals of the Chrysanthemum flower. Synthetic pyrethroid, like lambda-cyhalothrin, are often preferred to the real thing as an active ingredient because they offer the added bonus of remaining effective for longer periods of time.
Chemical Formula: C23H19ClF3NO3
Mode of action: As one of the pyrethroid, Lambda-cyhalothrin affects the nervous system of an organism by disrupting the gating mechanism of sodium channels that are involved in the generation and conduction of nerve impulses. Lambda-cyhalothrin has repellent properties.
Target Crop: Lambda cyhalothrin is a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide and acaricide used to control a wide range of pests in a variety of applications. Pests controlled include aphids, Colorado beetles and butterfly larvae
Target Pest: Cut worm, Hopper, Jassid, Helopeltis.
