Overkill

Protecting Cereals and Corn Against Pests

In intensive crop management, the timely control of pests is the difference between a high yield and a failed harvest. The "Overkill" insecticide, produced by NVF "Euroconsult," provides a robust defense system for cereal crops and corn. By combining organophosphates (chlorpyrifos) with pyrethroids (cypermethrin), this formulation addresses the threat from both internal and external insects, ensuring total crop coverage.

Strategic Advantages in Field Operations

• Knockdown Power: The inclusion of cypermethrin guarantees immediate mortality for pests like aphids and beetles upon contact.
• Fumigation Effect: The chlorpyrifos component ensures that even hidden pests—common in wheat spikes or dense corn canopies—are reached through vapor activity.
• Versatility: Effective against a broad spectrum, including the cereal leaf beetle, bread beetle, thrips, and leafhoppers, reducing the need for multiple specialized chemicals.

Operational Guidance for Farmers

"Overkill" is supplied as an emulsifiable concentrate, ensuring high stability in tank mixes. The recommended application rate is 0.5 – 1.0 L/ha, depending on pest pressure. For best field results, agronomists advise applying the treatment during the early morning or late evening when temperatures remain below 25°C, ensuring optimal droplet retention on plant foliage.

Adherence to the 30-day pre-harvest interval (PHI) is essential to meet grain quality standards. With a maximum of two applications allowed per season, growers have the flexibility to tackle secondary pest outbreaks without exceeding safety limits. As a Class 3 hazard product, standard safety equipment is sufficient for field teams to operate confidently during the spraying window.