PENTAGON 5% EC

PENTAGON 5% EC Insecticide – Effective Pest Control with Seed Farm.

Safeguard your crops with Seed Farm’s premium PENTAGON 5% EC Insecticide in Kenya! This broad-spectrum synthetic pyrethroid, powered by Lambda-cyhalothrin, delivers rapid contact and ingestion control of aphids, thrips, whiteflies, and cutworms, ensuring healthy fruits, vegetables, and roses for local and export markets.

Origin of PENTAGON 5% EC Insecticide and Introduction to Kenya
PENTAGON 5% EC, formulated with Lambda-cyhalothrin 50 g/L, is a trusted emulsifiable concentrate widely used in Kenya. Its pyrethroid-based action disrupts pests’ nervous systems, causing paralysis and death, making it a reliable choice for farmers protecting crops from damaging insects.

Uses of PENTAGON 5% EC Insecticide
PENTAGON 5% EC controls:

• Vegetables: Aphids, thrips, caterpillars, pod borers in tomatoes, French beans, kales; cutworms in cabbages, tomatoes.

• Fruits: Whiteflies, pod borers in citrus, mangoes.

• Ornamentals: Aphids, thrips, whiteflies in roses.
  It prevents crop damage, disease transmission, and sooty mold, enhancing yield quality.

Favorable Conditions for PENTAGON 5% EC Application
PENTAGON 5% EC is versatile across Kenyan agro-climates.

Climate

• Temperature: Optimal range of 15–35°C.

• Rainfall: Effective in 250–1,200 mm annually; avoid spraying during heavy rain.

Regions in Kenya
PENTAGON 5% EC performs in:

• Central Kenya (Kiambu, Nyeri)

• Rift Valley (Nakuru, Eldoret)

• Eastern Kenya (Machakos, Kitui)

• Western Kenya (Kakamega, Kisumu)

Crop Requirements

• Soil/Crop Type: No specific soil restrictions; apply to healthy crops.

• pH: Stable in water with pH 5–9.

Step-by-Step Guide to Applying PENTAGON 5% EC Insecticide

1. Mixing: Fill spray tank halfway with water. Add 8–10ml per 20 liters (0.4–0.5L/ha), then fill and agitate. Use mixture same day.

2. Application: Spray at first pest signs or economic threshold, ensuring full foliar coverage with knapsack sprayers. Repeat after 10 days (max 2 applications).

3. Precautions: Wear PPE (gloves, mask); avoid water body contamination. Do not enter treated areas for 24 hours.

4. Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI): 3 days for tomatoes; 5 days for French beans; 7 days for kales.

Benefits and Maintenance

1. Rapid Knockdown: Paralyzes pests via contact and ingestion, stopping damage instantly.

2. Long-Lasting Protection: Residual control for 10–14 days, reducing spray frequency.

3. Crop Safety: Non-phytotoxic when used as directed, safe for crops.

4. Maintenance: Apply early; rotate with non-pyrethroid insecticides to manage resistance.

Crop Compatibility
PENTAGON 5% EC complements Seed Farm’s seeds like KAT B1 yellow beans, Russet F1 onions, and Indian Palak spinach, protecting tomatoes, French beans, kales, and roses. It’s ideal for integrated pest management (IPM).

Why PENTAGON 5% EC Insecticide is the Future
PENTAGON 5% EC empowers Kenyan farmers with fast-acting, cost-effective pest control, boosting yields and marketability. Its broad-spectrum action and IPM compatibility support sustainable farming. Protect your crops with Seed Farm’s PENTAGON 5% EC Insecticide—buy now and grow your prosperity with Seed Farm!