Faust

Effective Shield for Winter Cereals

The insecticide "Faust" is a proven contact-based crop protection product featuring alpha-cypermethrin, a staple for agronomists aiming to safeguard winter wheat and barley crops. Its reputation in the agricultural market is built on its rapid ability to curb pest populations that threaten yield potential during critical stages of growth.

Mode of Action

Belonging to the pyrethroid class, the preparation acts through direct contact, immediately targeting the pest's nervous system and causing rapid mortality. "Faust" is highly effective against a broad range of cereal pests:

• Sunn pest (Eurygaster integriceps) — a primary threat to crop quality.
• Cereal flies and cereal leaf beetles.
• Aphids, thrips, and flea beetles.

The emulsion concentrate formulation ensures easy solubility and uniform coverage of the leaf surface during spraying. With a dosage rate of 0.1–0.15 l/ha, it provides a cost-effective solution for integrated crop management programs.

Safety and Regulatory Compliance

Production is facilitated through facilities in Hungary and China, maintaining consistent quality and availability. "Faust" is categorized as a Class 3 hazard, requiring strict adherence to safety protocols during application. Up to two treatments per season are permitted. A critical requirement for growers is observing the pre-harvest interval (PHI) of 20–30 days to ensure final product safety.

Applying "Faust" is most appropriate when pest pressure exceeds the economic threshold, providing an immediate intervention to protect the integrity of the harvest.