Atul Xylo-5 Insecticide (Lambda Cyhalothrin 5% EC)

Broad-Spectrum Pyrethroid Insecticide for Sucking and Chewing Pests

Atul Xylo-5 Insecticide (Lambda Cyhalothrin 5% EC) is a broad-spectrum synthetic pyrethroid insecticide designed for the management of important sucking and lepidopteran insect pests in agricultural crops. It provides contact and stomach action against susceptible pests.

Xylo-5 is recommended in crops including cotton, paddy, brinjal, tomato, chilli, pigeon pea, onion, okra, chickpea, groundnut and mango. It is useful against pests such as bollworms, jassids, thrips, leaf folder, stem borer, fruit borer, pod borer, pod fly, leaf miner and mango hoppers when used according to label recommendations.

Product Specifications

Technical Composition

Key Features of Atul Xylo-5

• Broad-Spectrum Activity: Useful against several sucking, chewing and boring insect pests.
• Contact Action: Acts when susceptible pests come into contact with treated plant surfaces.
• Stomach Action: Provides activity when susceptible insects ingest treated plant material.
• Pyrethroid Chemistry: Contains Lambda Cyhalothrin, a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide.
• Multiple Crop Uses: Registered for use in several field, pulse, vegetable and fruit crops.
• Multiple Pest Targets: Useful against bollworms, thrips, jassids, stem borers, fruit borers, pod borers, leaf folders, hoppers and other label-recommended pests.

Benefits of Xylo-5 Insecticide

• Helps manage important sucking pests in crops.
• Helps control several caterpillar and borer pests.
• Provides both contact and stomach insecticidal action.
• Suitable for a wide range of label-recommended agricultural crops.
• Helps reduce crop damage caused by pest feeding.
• Can be incorporated into an integrated pest-management program.

Recommended Crops, Target Pests and Dosage

The dosage varies according to crop and target pest. Always use the current Xylo-5 product label as the final reference for application rate, water volume and application timing.

Waiting Period

Mode of Action

Lambda Cyhalothrin is a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide belonging to IRAC Group 3A. It acts on voltage-gated sodium channels in the nervous system of susceptible insects.

Prolonged disruption of normal sodium-channel function interferes with nerve transmission, resulting in rapid loss of normal movement and eventual death of susceptible insects.

Contact and Stomach Action

Atul Xylo-5 provides both contact and stomach activity. Susceptible insects may be exposed when they contact treated crop surfaces or when they feed on treated plant tissues.

For good performance, uniform coverage of the crop canopy and pest-prone plant parts is important.

Xylo-5 for Cotton Pest Management

In cotton, Lambda Cyhalothrin 5% EC is registered for management of bollworms, jassids and thrips. These pests may damage leaves, squares, flowers and developing bolls depending on the pest species and crop stage.

The registered formulation dose is approximately 300–500 ml per hectare.

Xylo-5 for Paddy Pest Management

In paddy, Xylo-5 is useful against a broad pest spectrum including leaf folder, stem borer, green leaf hopper, gall midge, hispa and thrips.

The registered formulation dose is approximately 250 ml per hectare.

Xylo-5 for Brinjal Shoot and Fruit Borer

Brinjal shoot and fruit borer larvae can damage tender shoots and developing fruits. Lambda Cyhalothrin 5% EC is registered against shoot and fruit borer in brinjal at approximately 300 ml per hectare.

Xylo-5 for Chilli Pests

In chilli, Xylo-5 is registered against thrips, mites and pod borer. Regular crop scouting and early application at the recommended pest threshold can help reduce pest damage.

Xylo-5 for Groundnut Pests

In groundnut, the formulation is registered against thrips, leaf hopper and leaf miner at approximately 200–300 ml per hectare.

Xylo-5 for Mango Hoppers

For mango hopper management, the registered concentration is approximately 0.5–1 ml per litre of water. Spray volume should be adjusted according to tree size and canopy while ensuring uniform coverage.

How to Use Atul Xylo-5

1. Inspect the crop and correctly identify the target insect pest.
2. Confirm that the crop and pest are listed on the current product label.
3. Measure the required quantity accurately.
4. Partially fill the spray tank with clean water.
5. Add the measured quantity of Xylo-5 while maintaining agitation.
6. Add the remaining required water and mix thoroughly.
7. Apply uniformly over the crop canopy using properly calibrated spraying equipment.
8. Ensure coverage of pest-prone plant parts and the underside of leaves where relevant.
9. Use the prepared spray solution promptly.

Best Time to Apply

Apply Xylo-5 when the target pest is first observed or when field monitoring indicates that pest populations have reached the recommended treatment threshold.

For caterpillar and borer pests, treatment during the early larval stage can help reduce crop damage before larvae move deeper into protected plant parts.

Application Tips

• Monitor the crop regularly for insect activity.
• Use the exact crop-specific recommended dose.
• Ensure uniform spray coverage.
• Use clean water for spray preparation.
• Use properly calibrated spraying equipment.
• Avoid spraying during strong winds.
• Avoid application immediately before expected heavy rainfall.
• Prevent spray drift onto neighbouring crops and non-target areas.
• Observe the crop-specific waiting period before harvesting.

Insecticide Resistance Considerations

Lambda Cyhalothrin belongs to IRAC Group 3A. Repeated use of pyrethroid insecticides with the same mode of action may encourage development of resistant pest populations.

Where repeated insecticide applications are required, rotate Xylo-5 with suitable insecticides from different mode-of-action groups and integrate chemical control with field scouting and other pest-management methods.

Compatibility

Before tank mixing Xylo-5 with fungicides, fertilizers or other crop-protection products, check the compatibility instructions given on the labels of all products involved.

• Use clean spray water.
• Conduct a small compatibility test for unfamiliar mixtures.
• Avoid combinations prohibited on either product label.
• Prepare fresh spray mixture for application.

Safety Precautions

• Wear suitable gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and a mask during mixing and spraying.
• Avoid direct contact with skin and eyes.
• Avoid inhaling spray mist.
• Do not eat, drink or smoke during pesticide application.
• Wash hands and exposed skin thoroughly after use.
• Keep away from children, animals, food and animal feed.
• Avoid contamination of ponds, canals and other water bodies.
• Follow all environmental and pollinator precautions stated on the current label.

Why Farmers Can Choose Atul Xylo-5

• Contains Lambda Cyhalothrin 5% EC.
• Broad-spectrum synthetic pyrethroid insecticide.
• Provides contact and stomach action.
• Useful against both sucking and chewing pests.
• Registered across multiple agricultural crops.
• Useful against bollworms, thrips, jassids, borers, leaf folder, hoppers and other label-recommended pests.
• Suitable for integration into need-based pest-management programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is Atul Xylo-5?

Atul Xylo-5 is a broad-spectrum synthetic pyrethroid insecticide containing Lambda Cyhalothrin 5% EC.

Q2. What is the technical composition of Xylo-5?

Xylo-5 contains Lambda Cyhalothrin 5% in an emulsifiable concentrate formulation.

Q3. Is Xylo-5 systemic?

No. Atul describes Xylo-5 as a pyrethroid insecticide providing contact and stomach action rather than conventional systemic movement throughout the plant.

Q4. Which crops can Xylo-5 be used in?

Registered crops include cotton, paddy, brinjal, tomato, chilli, pigeon pea, onion, okra, chickpea, groundnut and mango.

Q5. What is the dose of Xylo-5 in paddy?

The registered formulation dose is approximately 250 ml per hectare, equivalent to about 100 ml per acre.

Q6. What is the dose of Xylo-5 in cotton?

The registered dose is approximately 300–500 ml per hectare, equivalent to roughly 120–200 ml per acre.

Q7. Can Xylo-5 control brinjal shoot and fruit borer?

Yes. Lambda Cyhalothrin 5% EC is registered against shoot and fruit borer in brinjal.

Q8. Can Xylo-5 control thrips?

Yes. Thrips are among the registered target pests in crops such as cotton, paddy, chilli, onion and groundnut.

Q9. Can Xylo-5 be used against mango hoppers?

Yes. The registered rate for mango hoppers is approximately 0.5–1 ml per litre of water.

Q10. Which insecticide group does Xylo-5 belong to?

Lambda Cyhalothrin is a synthetic pyrethroid belonging to IRAC Group 3A.

Q11. How does Xylo-5 work?

Lambda Cyhalothrin disrupts normal sodium-channel function in the insect nervous system, interfering with nerve transmission and normal movement.

Q12. What is the waiting period after spraying?

The waiting period varies by crop. Follow the crop-specific pre-harvest interval stated on the current Xylo-5 label.

Q13. When should Xylo-5 be sprayed?

Apply when the target pest is first observed or reaches the recommended economic threshold, preferably before severe crop damage occurs.

Q14. Can Xylo-5 be used on every crop?

No. Use Xylo-5 only on crops and pests specifically recommended on the current registered product label.

Atul Xylo-5 for Broad-Spectrum Insect Pest Management

Atul Xylo-5 Insecticide (Lambda Cyhalothrin 5% EC) is a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide providing contact and stomach action against important sucking, chewing and boring pests. It is registered across multiple crops including cotton, paddy, vegetables, pulses, groundnut and mango when used according to crop-specific label recommendations.

Disclaimer: The details provided are for informational guidance only. Always adhere to the recommended application instructions as stated on the product label and in the accompanying leaflet.