Farmers often encounter complex situation of managing chewing and sucking pests. Bayer launched Solomon which helps growers to manage both chewing and sucking pests in crops like cotton, vegetables, soyabean etc. with its unique mixture. Solomon is a cost-effective and safe solution for smallholder farmers, offering quick action, long persistence, and a dual mode of action (contact and systemic) while being completely safe for the crop, operator, and the environment.

The active ingredient of Solomon is Beta-Cyfluthrin + Imidacloprid 300 OD (8.49 + 19.81 % w/w). Pack sizes are 100 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml and 1 liter. Its formulation is Oil based suspension concentrates. It is effective against both chewing and sucking pests in cotton, brinjal, chilli and soybean.

• Starts working immediately after the first spray, quickly knocking down pests and hinders their feeding. • Provides long-lasting protection against sucking pests. • Works against a variety of pests due to its dual systemic and contact action. • The pesticide is absorbed by plants, reaching various parts including leaves, stems, and roots. It also remains on the surface of the plant and directly affects pests that come in contact with the treated areas • Safe for the health of crops. • Suitable for using smaller amounts during application. • Controls a wide range of insects at all stages of their life cycle. • The oil dispersion, based on O-TEC technology, ensures better performance in rain, stays on the plant, and penetrates effectively.

The dosages and waiting period vary as per the crops. So please follow the product label before use. • For Aphids, Jassids, fruit and shoot borer management in brinjal, apply 70 - 80 ml Solomon in 200 liters of water per acre. The waiting period (waiting period is between the last application and harvest) is about 7 days. • For girdle beetle and semi looper management in Soybean, apply 140 ml Solomon in 200 liters of water per acre. The waiting period is about 17 days. • For Jassids and white fly management in cotton, apply 80 ml Solomon in 200 liters of water per acre. The waiting period is about 21 days. • For Thrips, aphids and white fly management in Chilli, apply 124 ml Solomon in 200 liters of water per acre. The waiting period is about 5 days.

The time of application and frequency of Solomon typically depends on the specific crop and the pest’s severity. Usually, Solomon should be applied at the first signs of pest activity for effective pest control. Later sequential spray schedule is recommended for effective control. Solomon should be applied with a Knapsack sprayer fitted with a hollow cone nozzle. A sequential spray schedule is recommended for effective control of pests. Please use water volume based on crop canopy.

Beta cyfluthrin acts on the insects' nervous system as a sodium channel blocker leading to rapid excitation and impairment of coordination followed by knock-down and death. Imidacloprid is an antagonist to the nicotinic acetyl choline receptor in the central nervous system. It disturbs the proper signal transmission system leading to excitation of nerve cell finally causing the death of treated insect.

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