Matador with ZEON TECHNOLOGY sets a new standard in insecticide technology. ZEON TECHNOLOGY consists of a unique water-based, quick-release microencapsulation formulation. Along with unsurpassed spectrum of control of the most damaging pests on a wide range of crops, the product now offers reduced toxicity hazard and improved residual activity. 

The active ingredient in Matador is lambda-cyhalothrin. Pyrethroid insecticides act on both peripheral nerves and the central nervous system of insect pests, causing irreversible nerve damage.

• Works on contact and is fast-acting
• Has activity on small larvae nymphs and adult stages of many insects
• Is effective against key pests in canola, such as flea beetles
• Alternate mode of action for broad-spectrum insect control including European corn borer in potatoes
• Registered for both ground and aerial application for most crops                               

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