Evaluation of Residues of β-Cyfluthrin on Cotton

Biodegradation of beta-cyfluthrin by Pseudomonas stutzeri strain S1

“…Various studies have demonstrated that synthetic pyrethroids are more efficient in controlling insect pest menace (Gopal et al 1987) and have a favorable persistence profile than conventional insecticides (Mukherjee & Gopal 1992). b-Cyfluthrin has been tested against various pests of okra (Dikshit et al 2002), cotton (Mukherjee et al 2001), cabbage and mustard (Gopal et al 2002b). Persistence of b-cyfluthrin on various crops has been studied and the pesticide though effective for controlling the insect pest leaves residues on vegetables that are harvested almost daily and some are even consumed raw.…”

Behavior of β-Cyfluthrin after Foliar Application on Chickpea (cicer aretinium L. ) and Pigeon Pea (cajanus cajan L.)

“…It is a nonsystemic, contact insecticide with a wide spectrum of activity against Lepidoptera, Coleoptera, and Hemiptera in cotton, fruits, vegetables, and cereals. The residues of b-cyfluthrin have been estimated on various crops such as eggplant (Sinha and Gopal, 2002), okra (Dikshit et al, 2002), tomato (Dikshit et al, 2003), mustard , sorghum (Berg and Rensberg, 2001), and cotton (Mukherjee et al, 2001). Laboratory studies have indicated that, because of to low mobility, the residues do not transport beneath the subsoil surface (Gupta and Gajbhiye, 2001).…”