Cygnet 100 EC

Cygnet 100 EC insecticide is used to control various insect pests in homes and commercial properties, subject to approved product-label directions.

● It contains the active ingredient Cypermethrin at a concentration of 10%.

● It kills insects by affecting their nervous system through contact or ingestion.

● It belongs to the pyrethroid group of insecticides.

● The product description states that it has a strong odor and a long-lasting residual effect.

Places of Use

● The product may be applied indoors and outdoors only where permitted by the product label.

● It is commonly used to treat pests in cracks and crevices.

● The listed target pests include spiders, wasps, ants (including fire ants), fleas, bedbugs, cockroaches, termites, beetles, and scorpions.

● The website lists homes, restaurants, hotels, residential units, food-grain stores, and poultry farms as potential use locations. Actual permitted sites must be confirmed on the product label.

How to Use

The website lists the following application rates:

● For cockroaches: 25 ml of product per liter of water.

● For flies: 15 ml of product per liter of water.

The website also states that:

● The concentrated liquid should be diluted with water before application.

● Application should be performed using a sprayer dedicated to pesticide use.

● Treated areas should be allowed to dry completely before people or pets are allowed to enter.

● The product typically takes between 30 and 60 minutes to dry, according to the website.

● The website claims that residual control may last up to 90 days, depending on conditions and pest pressure.

How Does It Affect Pests?

● Cypermethrin is a pyrethroid insecticide that acts through contact and ingestion.

● It affects the insect’s nervous system, causing abnormal nerve activity, loss of coordination, paralysis, and eventually death.

● The time required to kill insects varies depending on the species and the amount of insecticide exposure.

Safety Precautions

● Wear the personal protective equipment specified on the product label.

● Avoid direct contact with skin and eyes and avoid inhaling spray mist.

● Keep children, pets, food, utensils, and food-preparation surfaces away from treated areas.

● Do not apply the product to animals or animal bedding unless the label explicitly permits it.

● Do not assume the product is safe around pets until the label confirms the permitted use and re-entry instructions.

● Follow the approved label for dilution, application sites, ventilation, drying, and re-entry.

Product Specifications

● Product name: Cygnet 100 EC

● Active ingredient: Cypermethrin

● Concentration: 10%

● Insecticide group: Pyrethroids

● Formulation: Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC)

Important: Confirm the exact formulation, concentration, permitted uses, and application rates against the original product label approved for use in Saudi Arabia. The rates and residual-control claims above were transcribed from the website description and have not been independently verified for this specific product.