PUNCH AVERMECTIN INSECTICIDE

Description

Punch – Avermectin Insecticide and Miticide for Crop Protection

Punch Avermectin Insecticide is an agricultural crop protection product formulated to control susceptible insect and mite pests. It contains a mixture of avermectins consisting of approximately 80% avermectin B1a and 20% avermectin B1b. This combination provides effective activity against target pests when used according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Insect and mite infestations can cause serious damage to crops by feeding on leaves, stems, flowers, and other plant parts. Heavy infestations may reduce plant vigour, affect photosynthesis, damage developing crops, and contribute to lower yield and market quality. Effective pest management is therefore essential for protecting crop productivity.

How Punch Avermectin Works

Punch works through the activity of its avermectin components on the nervous system of susceptible insects and mites. Following exposure, the product causes rapid paralysis in target pests, which is followed by their death.

This mode of action makes Punch a valuable option in integrated pest management programmes where insect and mite pressure requires effective intervention.

Controls Susceptible Insect and Mite Pests

Punch is designed for the control of susceptible agricultural pests, particularly:

• Agricultural insect pests
• Mite pests

Mites and insect pests can reproduce quickly under favourable conditions. Regular crop monitoring can help farmers identify pest problems early and apply suitable control measures at the appropriate time.

For the best results, farmers should apply Punch according to the approved crop, target pest, application rate, and timing stated on the product label.

Key Benefits of Punch

• Avermectin-based agricultural insecticide
• Also effective as a miticide
• Contains avermectin B1a and B1b
• Targets susceptible insect pests
• Helps control susceptible mite infestations
• Causes rapid paralysis of target pests
• Supports effective crop protection
• Helps reduce pest-related crop damage
• Useful in integrated pest management programmes
• Suitable for professional agricultural use as directed

Best Practices for Effective Pest Control

Effective pest control begins with regular field scouting. Check crops frequently for signs of insect feeding, mite damage, leaf discolouration, curling, webbing, or increasing pest populations.

Avoid repeated misuse of products with the same mode of action. Where appropriate, rotate insecticides with different approved modes of action to support resistance-management programmes.

Always use the correct protective equipment and follow all label directions regarding mixing, application, approved crops, target pests, re-entry requirements, pre-harvest intervals, and safe storage.

Why Choose Punch Avermectin?

Punch Avermectin Insecticide provides a targeted solution for controlling susceptible agricultural insects and mite pests. Its avermectin-based formulation acts on target pests to cause paralysis and eventual death, helping farmers protect crops from damaging pest pressure and support healthier crop growth.

General Information

Punch is a mixture of Avermectins containing about 80% avermectin B1a and 20% avermectin B1b. punch results in rapid paralysis and subsequent death of agricultural insects and mite pests.

Principal Uses

Punch is used to control agricultural insects and mite pests of citrus, beans, cowpea, soybean, groundnut, fruits tree crops, wheat, rice, maize, vegetables and other crops.

Direction of Use

Ensure that the sprayer is properly and correctly calibrated before use. Shake the container before use. Half-fill the sprayer with clean water and the recommended quantity of Punch. Agitate during the completion of filling.

Rate of Use

Targeted weeds	Targeted Insects	Rate of use/ha	Dosage/15L sprayer
Vegetable crops (tomato, pepper, onion, eggplant, carrot, cucumber), and watermelon.	Spider mites, Citrus rust mites, leaf miner	500 ml – 1 L	20ml-40ml
Cotton, groundnut, soybean, cowpea, beans, wheat, rice, maize.
Citrus, mango.

NB: The volume of clean water to cover one ha is 400 litres

Re-entry period: 24 hours

Toxicity class: I

Compatibility: It is not common with alkaline material.

Pre-harvest Interval

Punch has short PHI (3 -7 days) and therefore can be used close to harvest.

Protective Precaution

Avoid contact with eyes, skin, clothing and breathing vapors. Wear protective clothing, gloves and goggles. Do not drink, eat or smoke tobacco during application. Wash the used equipment and bathe after application.

First Aid

If contaminated with skin or clothing, take off contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water. If inhaled, move the person to fresh air. If the person is not breathing, give artificial respiration. If swallowed, induce vomiting and drink enough water. Seek medical attention.

Handling and Storage Cautions

Do not store near food, feed, or drinking water. Store in dry, well-ventilated area below 30°C.

Disposal of the Pesticides’ empty Containers

Wastes should be disposed off in a landfill approved for pesticide disposal or according to Federal, State and local rules.

Legal Responsibility

The distributor guarantees the quality of Punch. However, since we do not have control over the mixing and usage of Punch, no guarantee is given, and no liability is accepted for any unsatisfactory effect, injury or damage arising from the use of it.