Osho Betafos 263EC Insecticide

Introduction

Betafos 263EC is a powerful, dual-active insecticide designed to manage a broad spectrum of insect pests. With its unique combination of Beta-cyfluthrin and Chlorpyrifos, this insecticide provides rapid and long-lasting pest control, ensuring healthier crops and improved yields across a variety of farming systems. It is suitable for both small-scale and large-scale agricultural operations, protecting crops from pest-induced damage and financial losses.

How Betafos 263EC Works

The dual-active ingredients in Betafos 263EC ensure a multi-pronged mode of action:

Beta-cyfluthrin: Acts as a pyrethroid, disrupting the nervous systems of insects. It causes paralysis through rapid neural excitation, leading to instant knockdown and death.

Chlorpyrifos: As an organophosphate, it inhibits acetylcholinesterase (AChE), an enzyme critical for nerve function in insects. This results in disrupted neurotransmission, eventually killing pests through contact, ingestion, and respiratory pathways.

Key Features

Dual Action: The pyrethroid and organophosphate combination ensures both knockdown and prolonged residual control.

Broad-Spectrum Efficacy: Effective against sucking, biting, and chewing pests.

Highly Versatile: Applicable on various crops like roses, cereals, cotton, and vegetables.

Preventive and Curative: Controls both active infestations and future pest attacks.

Crops and Target Pests

Roses: Thrips, aphids, whiteflies.

Cotton: African bollworm, cotton aphids.

Vegetables (e.g., tomatoes, cabbages): Caterpillars, thrips, aphids, whiteflies.

Cereals (e.g., maize, wheat): Bollworms, stem borers, whitefly nymphs.

Other Ornamental Plants: Diamondback moths, caterpillars, aphids.

Advantages

Extended Residual Control: Provides long-term pest protection, minimizing the frequency of re-application.

Enhanced Yield: Protects crops from pest damage, allowing maximum productivity.

Flexible Application: Suitable for diverse crop types and growing conditions.

Reduced Pest Resistance Risk: Dual-action mechanism helps delay the development of resistance in target pests.

Economic Solution: Cost-effective due to its broad-spectrum activity and long-lasting effects.

Dosage and Application

Recommended Dosage:

15–20 ml per 20 liters of water for most crops.

450–600 ml per hectare.

Application Tips:

Shake the product well before mixing.

Dilute in water as per recommended dosage and ensure even mixing.

Apply using a sprayer, ensuring thorough coverage of all parts of the plant, including the undersides of leaves.

Spray Timing:

Apply when pest activity reaches economic threshold levels or at the first signs of infestation.

Avoid spraying during windy or extremely hot conditions to reduce drift and evaporation.

Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI):

Maintain a 14-day interval between the last application and harvesting for crops like cotton.

Environmental and Safety Guidelines

Protective Gear: Wear gloves, a mask, goggles, and protective clothing during preparation and spraying.

Safe Storage: Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from food, water sources, and the reach of children or pets.

Safe Disposal: Dispose of unused solution and empty containers responsibly following local environmental regulations.

Non-Target Organisms: Take precautions to minimize harm to beneficial insects like bees and other pollinators by avoiding spraying during flowering periods.

Packaging Options

Betafos 263EC is available in various packaging sizes to cater to different farming needs:

Small Sizes (50 ml, 100 ml): Perfect for small-scale farms or gardens.

Larger Sizes (500 ml, 1 liter): Ideal for commercial farming and large-scale applications.

Why Choose Betafos 263EC?

Combines fast knockdown with long residual action, providing dependable pest control.

Versatile across multiple crops and pest types, reducing the need for additional insecticides.

Easy-to-use formulation with clear instructions for hassle-free application.

• Phototoxicity Non-phototoxic to most plant species when used as recommended. For roses, always try varietal tolerance before large scale application. 
• Environment Avoid spraying when bees are active foraging. Do not contaminate water sources or ponds.
• Pre-harvest Interval: 14 days in vegetables 

Features:

 • Rapid Knockdown 

• Longresidual activity

 • Cholinesterase inhibitor Mode of Action Betafos 263 EC is a non-systemic insecticide with contact, stomach and respiratory action. In addition, it acts on the nervous system with rapid knockdown andlong residue activity.