Tea cultivation is a delicate process that demands constant care and vigilance. Red Spider Mites, tiny yet highly destructive pests that can significantly impact yield and quality, are one of the biggest threats to tea crops. Without timely intervention, these pests can spread rapidly, causing extensive damage and economic losses for farmers. Fortunately, Kikude, a dual-action miticide powered by Propargite 42% + Hexythiazox 2% EC, offers a highly effective solution. Read on to discover how Kikude tackles Red Spider Mites and ensures healthier tea crops.

The Farmer’s Challenge: The Threat of Red Spider Mites

Red Spider Mites are a persistent problem for tea farmers, causing:
● Leaf Discoloration & Curling: The mites feed on plant sap, leading to yellowing, bronzing, and defoliation.
● Reduced Tea Leaf Quality: Infested leaves lose their essential nutrients, producing poor-quality tea.
● Rapid Spread & High Reproduction Rate: These mites multiply quickly, making it difficult for farmers to control outbreaks.
● Resistance to Conventional Miticides:Over time, mites develop resistance to commonly used pesticides, making them harder to eradicate.
● Increased Costs & Labor Effort: Farmers end up spraying multiple times, increasing expenses and labor input without guaranteed effectiveness.

Kikude: The Ultimate Solution to Red Spider Mites

Kikude provides an advanced approach to mite control, offering multiple benefits that ensure long-term protection and increased yield.
● Dual-Action Power: Unlike other solutions, Kikude is ovicidal, nymphicidal, and larvicidal, ensuring the complete elimination of Red Spider Mites from eggs to adults.
● Longer Residual Control: With a prolonged effect, Kikude reduces the need for frequent applications, lowering costs and labor efforts.
● Effective Resistance Management: With two active ingredients, Kikude prevents mites from developing resistance, making it a sustainable long-term solution.
● Multiple Action Mechanisms: Kikude acts through contact, residual contact, vapor, and translaminar action, ensuring the entire mite population is targeted.

Application & Dosage Guidelines

To achieve maximum effectiveness, follow these application instructions:
● Recommended Dose: 500 ml per acre
● Dilution in Water: 200 liters per acre
● Waiting Period Before Harvest: 7 Days
● Application Method: Spray evenly on both upper and lower leaf surfaces for full coverage.