Karate 2.5 EC Insecticide (Lambda-Cyhalothrin) by Syngenta

Karate Insecticide is a highly effective, broad-spectrum synthetic pyrethroid insecticide manufactured by Syngenta. Its active ingredient is lambda-cyhalothrin, a Group 3A chemical that provides rapid knockdown and extended residual protection against biting, chewing, and sucking agricultural pests.Target Pests and FormulationThe product acts through contact and stomach action, paralyzing the pest's nervous system quickly upon exposure or ingestion. According to product registrations from authoritative platforms like Syngenta Philippines, it is packaged primarily as an Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC):Common Target Pests: It effectively controls fruitworms, armyworms, thrips, aphids, cutworms, leafhoppers, stem borers, and diamondback moths.Registered Crops: Widely utilized on essential crops including rice, mango, tomato, onion, mungbean, corn, tobacco, cotton, cocoa, and watermelon.