EBS Diathiuron contains Diafenthiuron 50% WP, a broad spectrum insecticide used for effective management of important sucking pests and mites. It provides contact, stomach and translaminar action, helping reach pests present on the underside of leaves. The formulation is recommended for crops including cotton, cabbage, chilli, brinjal, cardamom, citrus, watermelon, okra and tomato as per approved crop and pest recommendations. It helps reduce pest feeding and crop damage and supports effective crop protection when applied at the recommended dose.
Technical Name:
Mode of Action:
Diafenthiuron acts primarily by interfering with mitochondrial respiration in target insects, resulting in energy depletion, paralysis and eventual death. It also provides contact and translaminar activity and helps control pests hidden on the lower surface of leaves.
Features & Benefits:
Broad spectrum insecticidal activity
Effective against important sucking pests and mites
Contact and translaminar action
Reaches pests present on the underside of leaves
Helps provide quick knockdown and reduce pest feeding
Useful as part of integrated pest management programs
Suitable for multiple crops when used according to approved recommendations
Target Pest:
Whiteflies, aphids, thrips, jassids, mites, diamondback moth and capsule borer, depending on the crop.
Suitable Crops:
Cotton, cabbage, chilli, brinjal, cardamom, citrus, watermelon, okra and tomato.
Dosage:
Cotton: 300 g formulation/ha
Cabbage: 300 g formulation/ha
Chilli: 300 g formulation/ha
Brinjal: 300 g formulation/ha
Cardamom: 400 g formulation/ha
Citrus: 1 g/L water
Watermelon, Okra and Tomato: 300 g formulation/ha