It's a non-systemic, broad spectrum, insecticide/miticide with a new mode of action for control of mites, whiteflies, aphids, jassids, thrips and spodoptera and Lepidoptera caterpillars in ornamentals.
Active ingredient
500g/l Diafenthiuron
Formulation
Soluble Concentrate (SC)
WHO Classification
II
Packaging
1 litre
Mode of action
The Active ingredient is chemically a thiourea.The thiourea is not active by itself but has first to be converted to its carbodimide derivative. This conversion can take place abiotically in the environment or through metabolism in the pest.
Rates of application
Apply at 0.8 -1.0 litres/ha (low rate for whiteflies & high rates for mites)
Targets
Spodoptera & Lepidoptera caterpillars, green whitefly, aphids
Main crops
Roses
Main product benefits
- Unique chemistry with a new mode of action-controls resistant strains of mites, whiteflies, and hence low risk of cross resistance with existing chemicals.
- Broad spectrum of activity-covers a wide range of sucking pests.
- Long duration of activity-fewer application compared to traditional products.
- Degradation into urea derivative-phytotonic effect and yield increase.
