Decis 2.8 - Deltamethrin 2.8% EC - Bayer
Bayer Decis 2.8 is an emulsifiable-concentrate insecticide containing Deltamethrin 2.8% EC (IRAC Group 3A). Bayer lists it for chewing and sucking pests across cotton, chilli, brinjal, mango, okra, groundnut, pigeon pea and tea; use only according to the current pack label.
Item description
Bayer Decis 2.8 Deltamethrin 2.8% EC Insecticide
Decis 2.8 is Bayer's emulsifiable-concentrate insecticide containing Deltamethrin 2.8% EC. Deltamethrin is an IRAC Group 3A pyrethroid sodium-channel modulator.
Bayer positions Decis 2.8 for chewing and sucking pests affecting cotton, chilli, brinjal, mango, okra, groundnut, pigeon pea and tea. Its official India page lists aphid, jassids, thrips, leaf miner, mango hopper, fruit borer, tobacco caterpillar, shoot and fruit borer, pod borer, pod fly or tur pod fly, and looper caterpillar among the target pests.
Important: Bayer's web page does not publish a crop-by-pest dose table, spray-water volume or pre-harvest interval for Decis 2.8. Do not infer a per-acre or per-litre rate from another deltamethrin concentration or another crop. The current physical pack and leaflet are the final authority for the approved crop-pest pairing, dose, water volume, timing, frequency, waiting period and safety precautions.
Why Choose Decis 2.8? Key Benefits
- Broad Bayer-listed scope: The manufacturer lists chewing and sucking pests across eight crops.
- Rapid knockdown: Bayer describes a remarkable knockdown effect against susceptible target pests.
- Residual surface activity: Bayer attributes residual performance to deltamethrin's physicochemical properties.
- Rain-fastness: Bayer states that very low water solubility supports rain-fastness after the label-directed drying interval.
- Repellent and anti-feeding effects: These additional effects are listed by Bayer for Decis 2.8.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Verified Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Decis 2.8 |
| Company | Bayer |
| Active Ingredient | Deltamethrin 2.8% |
| Product Type | Insecticide |
| IRAC MoA Group | Group 3A - pyrethroid sodium-channel modulator |
| Formulation | Emulsifiable concentrate (EC) |
| Mana Agri Mart Packs | 100 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml, 1 L and 5 L |
How It Works: Mode of Action
- Cuticle affinity: Bayer states that deltamethrin has strong affinity for the insect cuticle because of its high lipophilicity.
- Nerve-action target: Deltamethrin alters sodium-channel kinetics in insect axons and disrupts normal nerve transmission.
- Knockdown and feeding effects: Bayer reports rapid knockdown together with repellent and anti-feeding properties against susceptible pests.
Decis 2.8 belongs to IRAC Group 3A. Avoid repeated reliance on Group 3A chemistry as the only control method. If another treatment is justified, choose a separately applied product from a different effective group whose own current label covers the identified crop and pest.
Bayer-Listed Crops and Target Pests
| Bayer-Listed Crops | Bayer-Listed Target Pest Set |
|---|---|
| Cotton, chilli, brinjal, mango, okra, groundnut, pigeon pea and tea | Aphid, jassids, thrips, leaf miner, mango hopper, fruit borer, tobacco caterpillar, shoot and fruit borer, pod borer, pod fly or tur pod fly, and looper caterpillar |
The Bayer web page presents the crop list and pest list separately. Use the current pack to confirm the exact approved crop-pest pairing before application.
Dosage and Application Guide
The golden rule: Use only the formulation dose, spray-water volume and waiting period printed for the exact crop-pest combination on the current Decis 2.8 pack.
| Scope | Dose | Water Volume | PHI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approved crop-pest pairing on the current pack | Follow current pack and leaflet | Follow current pack and leaflet | Follow current pack and leaflet |
PHI = pre-harvest interval. No dose, water volume or PHI is inferred from the manufacturer web page.
How to Apply: Best Practices
- Identify first: Confirm the crop and pest before deciding whether a treatment is necessary.
- Read the pack: Verify dose, spray-water volume, crop stage, timing, application frequency and PHI on the current label.
- Measure accurately: Use calibrated measuring and spraying equipment; never estimate an EC dose.
- Coverage: Apply only as directed on the pack and achieve even coverage without runoff or drift.
- Resistance stewardship: Combine monitoring, cultural controls and conservation of beneficial organisms with label-directed insecticide use.
- Safety: Wear every item of personal protective equipment stated on the pack and prevent contamination of food, feed and water.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Bayer Decis 2.8?
It is an insecticide containing Deltamethrin 2.8% EC.
2. Which IRAC group contains deltamethrin?
Deltamethrin is an IRAC Group 3A pyrethroid sodium-channel modulator.
3. Which crops does Bayer list for Decis 2.8?
Bayer lists cotton, chilli, brinjal, mango, okra, groundnut, pigeon pea and tea. Confirm the exact pest pairing on the current pack.
4. What is the Decis 2.8 dose per acre or litre?
No universal rate is given here because dose, water volume and PHI depend on the approved crop-pest label direction. Follow the current physical pack.
5. Can Decis 2.8 be mixed with another pesticide?
No universal compatibility claim is made here. Product recommendations are discovery options, not tank-mix or automatic spray-sequence directions.
Why Buy from Mana Agri Mart?
- Clear active-ingredient, formulation and pack-size information.
- Manufacturer-listed crop and pest information separated from unverified dose claims.
- Online access to agricultural inputs from established brands.
Safety and Disclaimer
Always read and follow the current Decis 2.8 pack and leaflet before purchase or use. The physical label is the final authority for approved crop-pest pairing, dose, water volume, timing, application frequency, PHI, personal protective equipment, first aid, storage and disposal. Keep away from children, food, feed and water bodies. Recommendations on this page are standalone discovery, comparison or rotation options only; they are not mixing, simultaneous-use, dose-equivalence or automatic-sequence instructions.
Quick Facts
Watering
Twice a week
Sunlight
Indirect light
Humidity
High 60-80%
Temperature
18-27°C