Telstar 10ec

Description

Telstar 10ec

### **Bifenthrin (10% EC) – Broad-Spectrum Pyrethroid**

**IRAC Group:** 3A (Na⁺ channel modulator)

**Key Attributes:**

– **Knockdown:** <30 mins (flying insects)

– **Residual:** 90+ days (soil termiticidal barrier)

**Peak Targets:**

– **Arachnids:** Spider/rust mites (ovicidal)

– **Insects:** Ants, stink bugs, thrips

**Formulation Tech:**

– **Microencapsulated** (5μm) for UV stability

– **Koc=100,000** (soil immobility)

**Resistance Stats:**

– RR>100X in *Helicoverpa* (avoid solo use)

**Toxicity:**

– **Avian LD50:** 1800 ppm (Category E)

– **Aquatic LC50:** 0.01 ppb (Category A)

**Regulatory Status:**

– **EPA Restricted Use** (aquatic hazards)

**Pro Tip:**

– Tank-mix with **neonicotinoids** for IRM

**Note:** **0.03%** for structural pest control.