L - DIFENTEX

Category: Agriculture

Subcategory: Insecticides

Description:

DIAFENTHIURON 500 g/L SC Formulation: Suspension Concentrate (SC) Active Ingredient: Diafenthiuron – 500 g/L Pack Size: (e.g., 250 mL, 500 mL, 1 L – specify as needed) Product Description: Diafenthiuron 500 SC is a broad-spectrum insecticide and acaricide used for effective control of sucking insects and mites in a wide range of crops. It works through contact and stomach action, with a unique mode of action that leads to insect paralysis and death by blocking energy metabolism. Target Pests: Whiteflies Aphids Jassids Thrips Mites Leafhoppers Mealybugs Recommended Crops: Vegetables (tomatoes, eggplants, cabbage, chili) Cotton Tea, Coffee Citrus and other fruit trees Ornamentals Dosage & Application: 10–20 mL per 20 L of water depending on crop and pest pressure Apply at the early pest infestation stage Ensure full coverage of plant foliage Avoid application during rain or strong sunlight Mode of Action: Diafenthiuron affects mitochondrial function in insects, disrupting energy production and leading to irreversible paralysis and death. It also has a fumigant effect under field conditions. Advantages: Unique mode of action helps manage resistance Effective against pests that are hard to control Long-lasting residual activity Also controls mites, reducing the need for separate acaricides Precautions: Use appropriate protective equipment Toxic to aquatic organisms – avoid contamination of water sources Do not spray near beehives Keep out of reach of children Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and food