Chemical Composition
- Diafenthiuron a.i. : 50.00% w/w (active ingredient)
- Wetting Agent : Ethoxylated fatty alcohol at 12.00% w/w
- Dispersing Agent : Condensed alkylnaphthalene sulphonate, sodium salt at 15.00% w/w
- Carrier : Precipitated Silica, quantity sufficient (Q.S. %) to reach a total of 100.000% w/w
Target Crops
- Cotton : Controls whiteflies, aphids, thrips, and jassids.
- Fruits : Controls various mites and whiteflies in citrus and other fruits.
- Vegetables : Controls whiteflies, aphids, mites, and thrips in crops like brinjal, cabbage, chili, and okra.
Target Pests
- Sucking Pests : Whiteflies, aphids, and jassids
- Mites : Various types of mites, including red spider mites.
Mode of Action & Benefits
- Unique Chemical Group : Controls insects and mites resistant to other pesticide classes, such as organophosphates and pyrethroids.
- Disrupts Nervous System : Acts as a contact poison, paralyzing and eventually killing insects and mites upon contact.
- Broad Spectrum Control : Effective against both nymph and adult stages of pests.
- Long-Lasting Effect : Provides prolonged control, reducing the number of applications needed.
- IPM Friendly : Selective to beneficial insects, making it suitable for use in Integrated Pest Management programs.
- Vapor Action : Penetrates through the plant’s waxy cuticle and vaporizes, reaching pests in hard-to-reach areas.