Lufenuron 5% EC

“Broad Spectrum Novel IGR, Highly Effective for the Control of Army Worm”

Product Category: Insecticide
Active Ingredient: Lufenuron
Formulation: Available in EC Formulation (Emulsifiable Concentrate) with 5% w/v concentration.

Target Crops: Cotton, Tomato, Potato, Onion, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Apple, Citrus Fruit

Target Pests: American Bollworm, Army Bollworm, Diamondback Moth, Butterfly, Codling Moth, Leaf Miner

Mode of Action:

• Contact & stomach action.
• Lufenuron inhibits the production of chitin in insects. Without chitin, Lepidopterans larvae will never develop a hard-outer shell (exoskeleton). With its inner organs exposed to air, the insect dies from dehydration soon after hatching or molting (shedding its old, smaller shell).

Key Properties / USPs:

• Broad-spectrum activities and can be used on various crops, vegetables etc.
• An economic solution, used at very low rates for the control of Lepidoptera.
• Its mode of action, spectrum of control and selectivity profile make it suitable for use in IPM (integrated pest management).
• Lufenuron controls insects that are resistant to frequently used insecticides like organophosphates, carbamates and synthetic pyrethroids and so is useful in IRM (integrated resistance management).
• Environmentally friendly technology.

Recommendations:

Method of Application:

• Apply product as foliar spray when insect population reaches ETL.
• Use good quality sprayer & hollow cone nozzles and ensure thorough coverage of the crop.

Registration Details: Product is registered in Pakistan under form-16.

SKU: Lufenuron 5%EC is available in 400 ml bottle pack.