Alpha-Cypermethrin, Gamma-Cyhalothrin, Lambda-Cyhalothrin
These chemicals are all synthetic pyrethroid pesticides that are permitted for locust control in a range of cereal and pasture situations.
The chemicals' product labels do not have direct recommendations for Australian plague locusts but recommendations are available on some permits approved by the APVMA. Note that efficacy for locusts will be based on observation and not stated on the label.
These products may be applied by either air or ground application – check specific labels for details.
Check each label for specific instructions.
- Cereals: check specific label for 'do not harvest' and 'do not graze' withholding periods.
- Pastures and lucerne: check specific label for 'do not harvest' and 'do not graze' withholding periods.
- Dangerous to bees and aquatic life.
- Do not spray near waterways or when bees are foraging.