Description
Description
Diafenthiuron 50% WP is a broad-spectrum insecticide designed to control sucking pests like aphids, whiteflies, and thrips in crops such as cotton, vegetables, and ornamentals. It provides long-lasting protection while promoting overall crop health and yield.
Mode of action
Diafenthiuron acts as a pro-insecticide, transforming into its active form within the pest’s body. It inhibits mitochondrial respiration, leading to energy depletion and paralysis in target pests. The compound also offers an anti-feeding effect, reducing crop damage immediately after application.
Benefits
- Effective against sucking pests: Provides targeted control of whiteflies, aphids, and thrips.
- Dual activity: Combines contact and systemic action for comprehensive pest management.
- Anti feeding effect: Minimizes damage instantly by stopping pests from feeding.
- Long residual action: Ensures extended protection with fewer applications.
- Crop compatibility: Safe for use on a wide range of crops when used as per recommendations.
Application guidelines
Apply Diafenthiuron 50% WP as a foliar spray at the onset of pest infestation. Follow recommended dosage and spray intervals for effective and sustained pest control. Ensure thorough coverage for optimal results.
Recommendations
| Crops | Target Pest/ Disease | Dose per acre |
| Cotton | Whiteflies, Aphids, Thrips, Jassids | 240 gm |
| Cabbage | Diamond Back Moth | 240 gm |
| Chilli | Mites | 240 gm |
| Brinjal | Whitefly | 240 gm |
| Cardamom | Thrips, Capsule borer | 320 gm |
| Citrus | Mites | 2.0 gm / Lit |

