Combination insecticides in india and their uses

important combination insecticides in India and their uses

1. Some important Combination Insecticides Some important Combination Insecticides
Registered in India and their uses
Dr. Subhomay Sinha,
M.Sc(IARI), Ph.D. (IARI)
Assistant Director of Agriculture (Training), Murshidabad, India

2. “Combination products”, are the products that contain two or more active
ingredients in a single formulation. Different compatible active ingredients
of diverse mode of action are combined together and used against target
insect.
What is combination insecticide ?
“Combination products” overcome tank mixing of two or more insecticide.
Insecticide with different MOA like contact and systemic nature can be
applied at one time.
“Combination products”, offer synergistic and phytotonicaction
Advantages of combination insecticide ?

3. Acephate50% + Bifenthrin10 % WDG
It is used in Rice, Cotton, Cereals, Maize, Sugar Beet,
Potatoes, Vegetables, Citrus Fruit, Pomegranates
Used against sucking and borer insects like
Aphids, Thrips, Sawflies, Leaf Miners,
Leafhoppers, Cutworms, Leaf & Plant Hoppers,
Whiteflies, some Species of LepidopterousLarvae
like Cotton bollworm and Colorado potato Beetle.
A combination of SYSTEMICOrganophosphate and CONTACTSyn. Pyrethroidinsecticide
Doses : 1 –1.5 gm/ L of Water
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4. Buprofezinisainsectgrowthregulator,actingasaninhibitorofchitinsynthesis,while
Acephateisasystemicorgano-phosphateinsecticide,actsonAcetylcholineesteraseenzyme.
Buprofezin9% + Acephate24% WP
It is recommended against like Green leaf hopper, Brown plant hopper,
Jassidsetc. Higher concentrations are effective against Stem borers
also.
In India, THREEdifferent formulation for this combination products are available. This are :
Buprofezin15% + Acephate35% WP
Buprofezin20% + Acephate50% WP
ACEPHATE + BUPROFEZIN
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5. Buprofezin15% + Acephate35% WP 2 A

6. Buprofezin20% + Acephate50% WP
Besides sucking pests of rice, it is also effective against Stem Borers.
Also used in cottonagainst bollworm complex.
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7. Acephate25% + Fenvalerate3% EC
It is a Contact (Fenvalerate) and Systematic (Acephate) Insecticide
TargetPests:Loppers,Aphids,ArmyWorms,Bollworms,Cutworms,
DiamondbackMoth,Leafhoppers,LeafRollers,Caterpillars,Thrips&Whitefly.
ItIsMostlyUsedOnCOTTON,VEGETABLES,RICE,FLOWERCROPSEtc.
Doses : 1 mL / L of
water with waiting
period of 15 days
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8. Acephate50% + Imidacloprid1.8% SP
Boththeinsecticidesincombinationproductshowssystemic
activitieswithdifferentMOA.Thisproductiseffectiveagainst
Aphids,Bollworms,Jassids,Thrips&Whitefly.
Doses : 2 gm/ L of water with waiting period of
40 days
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9. Acephate50% + Imidacloprid1.8% SP Contd…

10. Acetamiprid0.4% + Chlorpyriphos20% EC
CHLORPYRIPHOSis an Organo-phosphate insecticide, used to control
different kinds of pests, including termites, mosquitoes, and roundworms.
It is contact in action, while ACETAMIPRIDIs a broad spectrum
neonicotinoidinsecticide. It acts on insects as contact & stomach poison. It
is a systemic insecticide with translaminaractivity in plants.Acetamiprid
is generally used to protect plants against sucking insects such as aphids,
whitefly etc.
It is recommended in paddy against
invasion of Stem borer, Brown Plant
Hopper(BPH), White Backed Plant
Hopper (WBPH) etc.
Doses : 2 mL/ L of water with waiting
period of 10 days
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11. Acetamiprid4% + Fipronil4% WG / SC
It is recommended for control of sucking pests
like Aphids, Jassids& Whiteflies.
Doses : 2 gm/ L of water with waiting
period of 40 days
It has a dual action on
Nervous system of target
insects, acts on both
Central Nervous system and
Peripheral Nervous system,
resulting immediate death of
insect.
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12. This combination insecticide formulation has ovicidaland nymphicidalaction, as
well as mortal action on adult sucking pests. Hence it has ability to reduce pests
numbers immediately by acting on all the lifecycle stages of sucking pests.
Contd…
Acetamiprid4% + Fipronil4% WG / SC

13. Acetamiprid 7.7% + Indoxacarb 14.5% SC
Itisaninsecticidecombinationusedforthecontrolofjassids,
whitefliesandbollwormsoncotton,andthripsandfruitborerson
chillies.Thiscanbeusedforcontrolofants.
Dose:2ml/litofwater.
Indoxacarbis a non-
systemic insecticide. It is
used to control insects like
bollworm, cutworms,
leafhoppers, codling moth,
leaf roller etc. It is also
highly effective against Ants
and Cockroaches.
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14. Fipronil4% + Thiamethoxam4% SC
It is recommended for controlling sucking
pests of rice like Brown Plant Hopper,
Green Leaf Hopper & White Backed Plant
Hopper and thrips of vegetables.
Doses : 1 gm/
L of water
with waiting
period of 45
days
Thiamethoxamis a broad-spectrum,
systemic insecticide, which means it is
absorbed quickly by plants and transported
to all of its parts,
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Fipronilis highly effective insecticide
against a broad range of economically
important pests, particularly for
managing thrips.

15. Chlorantraniliprole9.3% + Lambda Cyhalothrin4.6% ZC
CHLORANTRANILIPROLEisanewgeneration
insecticide.Itisactiveonchewingpestinsects
primarilybyingestionandsecondarilyby
contact.
It is recommended against Pod Borer in Arharand Bollworm complex in Cotton.
LAMBDACYHALOTHRINisasynthetic
pyrethroidinsecticideandacaricideIthas
contactandstomachactiononthetarget
pests.Itishavingquickknockdownactivity..
Doses : 2 gm/ L of
water with waiting
period of 20 days
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16. Thiamethoxam1.0% w/w + Chlorantraniliprole0.5% GR
It is applied in rice for controlling of pests like Yellow Stem
Borer, Leaf Folder, BPH, GLH, WBPH, etc.
Doses : 6 Kg / ha.
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THIAMETHOXAMis a broad-spectrum,
systemic insecticide, which means it is
absorbed quickly by plants and transported
to all of its parts,
CHLORANTRANILIPROLEisanew
generationinsecticide.Itisactiveon
chewingpestinsectsprimarilyby
ingestionandsecondarilybycontact.

17. Chlorantraniliprole8.8% + Thiamethoxam17.5 % SC
It is effective against leaf miner, fruit
borer and whiteflies in Tomato.
Now its production is being discontinued.
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THIAMETHOXAMis a broad-spectrum,
systemic insecticide, which means it is
absorbed quickly by plants and transported
to all of its parts,
CHLORANTRANILIPROLEisanew
generationinsecticide.Itisactiveon
chewingpestinsectsprimarilyby
ingestionandsecondarilybycontact.

18. Beta cyfluthrin8.49% + Imidacloprid19.81% OD
Ithasacombinationofsystemic(Imidacloprid)andcontact
(Beta–cyfluthrin)insecticides,whichgivesquickknockdown
&immediatedeathoftargetinsectsaswellasanti-feeding
effects.Itisthusabroadsegmentinsecticideforsuckingand
bitingpests
It is used in Brinjajlagainst Shoot & fruit Borer, aphids
& Jassids.
Also used in soybean against semilooper.
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Doses : 7.5 mL / 10 L of water

19. Buprofezin22.0% + Fipronil3.0% SC
BUPROFEZINis an IGR effective on Homopterous pests such as Plant Hoppers,
Leaf hoppers, White Flies, Scales and Mealy Bugs, while FIPRONILused to kill
thrips, jassids, aphids, YSB and leaf folder in rice and Diamond back moth in
Cole crops.
It is effective in controlling BPH, WBPH & YSB in Rice
Dose : 1 gm/ L water
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20. Chloropyriphos16% + Alphacypermethrin1% EC
Here, combination insecticides are having Contact & Stomach action, which
effectively controls wide range of sucking as well as chewing pest. Has quick
knock down property.
Effectively controls BOLLWORM COMPLEX in Cotton.
Doses : 1.50 –2.0 mL / L water
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21. Chlorpyriphos50% + Cypermethrin5% EC
A non-systemic insecticide combination of Organophosphorusand Synthetic pyrethroids
group with contact and stomach action. THE PRODUCT IS USED TO CONTROL CHEWING
AND SUCKING INSECT PESTS. Used in cotton, rice, jute etcfor control of different types of
insect pests. It can also used in ornamentals, citrus, Pear, Apple, Peach, Apricoat, Grapes etc.
Doses : 1.75 –2.0 mL / L water
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22. Chlorpyriphos50% + Cypermethrin5% EC
Ithasgreatereffectivenessagainstall
Lepidoptereanpests.
Duetohigherpersistencevalueit
remainseffectiveforlongerdurations.
Contd…

23. Deltamethrin0.72% + Buprofezin5.65% EC
DELTAMETHRINisasyntheticpyrethroidinsecticide,effectivebycontact
andingestionandisEffectiveagainstawiderangeofinsectpests,while
BUPROFEZINisanIGReffectiveonHomopterouspestssuchasPlant
Hoppers,Leafhoppers,WhiteFlies,ScalesandMealyBugs.
It is used in rice for controlling of different types of leaf / plant hoppers & Leaf folder
Doses : 2.5 –3.0 mL / L water
This combination is highly
effective in Controlling resistant
and tolerant types of BPH in
Rice
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24. Deltamethrin1% + Trizophos35% EC
TRIAZOPHOS isanorganophosphateinsecticideandacaricidewithcontactand
stomachaction.Itisnon-systemic,butpenetratesdeeplyintoplanttissues.
DELTAMETHRIN isapyrethroidwhichiseffectiveagainstinsectsviaingestionand
directcontact.Deltamethrininterferewithnormalproductionandconductionofnerve
signalsinthenervoussystemwhichresultsinabnormalfunctioningofinsect.
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25. Deltamethrin1% + Trizophos35% EC
AdoubleactioninsecticidetocontrolBollworm,Whitefly,JassidsinCottonand
Shoot&fruitborer,EpilachnaBeetle,Aphidsin,brinjal.
Doses : 2.5 –3.0 mL / L water

26. EmamectinBenzoate 1.5% + Fipronil3.5% SC
ItisaCombinationof
Avermectin and
Phenylpyrezolefamily.
This combination
insecticideisrecommended
forINSECTCONTROLIN
CHILLIagainstthripsand
fruitborers.
Doses : 1 gm/ L water
EMAMECTINBENZOATEisusedtocontrollepidopterianinsectsinvegetable,cotton,and
tobacco,withahighselectivityonbeneficialinsects.Itisanon-systemicinsecticidewhich
penetratesleaftissuesbytrans-laminarmovement.
FIPRONILisabroad-spectruminsecticidethatbelongstothephenylpyrazolechemical
family.Fipronildisruptstheinsectcentralnervoussystem,causingultimatedeath.Itiskill
thrips,jassids,aphids,YSBandleaffolderinriceandDiamondbackmothinColecrops.
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27. Ethion40% + Cypermethrin5% EC
It is highly effective against all types of
bollworms on cotton and leaf eating &
fruit boring caterpillars in a wide range of
crops like vegetables, pulses etc. It is also
effective against whiteflies on cotton and
vegetables. It also has miticidal/
acaricidaleffects.
Doses : 2 mL / L water
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28. ItisaveryeffectivecombinationforHOPPERMANAGEMENTINPADDY,especially
BPHandWBPH,therebyavoidingpossiblyofhopperburninthelatercropstages.
Ethiprole40 % + Imidacloprid40% WG
Ethiproleisabroadspectruminsecticide,effectiveatlow
concentrationagainstplanthoppers,Thrips,aphids,weevil,
flies,maggots,leafminerandwhiteflies.Itisagoodtoolfor
insectresistancemanagement.
Imidaclopridisasystemicinsecticidethatactsasaninsect
neurotoxinandbelongstoaclassofchemicalscalledthe
neonicotinoidswhichactonthecentralnervoussystemof
insects.
Doses : 1 gm/ L water
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29. Fenobucarb/ B.P.M.C. 20% + Buprofezin5% SE
FENOBUCARBisabroadspectrumcontactandstomachactioninsecticideof
carbamategroup,controlssuckinginsectsinpaddyfields,cotton,tea,oilseedsetc,
whileBUPROFAZINisabroadspectruminsecticideofThiadiazinegroup,whichactsby
controllingthegrowthrateofinsect.
Doses : 2.5 mL / L of Water.
It is recommended for controlling hopper
pests like WBPH, BPH, GLH in paddy.
It has some fumigant effect also.
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30. Flubendiamide19.92+ Thiacloprid19.92% SC
FLUBENDIAMIDEacts as a Ryanodine
Receptor disruptor of cellular calcium
movement, important for muscle
contractions. It causes lethargy,
paralysis, rapid feeding cessation and
death.
THIACLOPRIDacts as an agonist on the
post-synaptic nicotinic acetylcholine
receptors of motor neurons in insects.
This causes an over-stimulation of the
nervous system, and ultimately kills the
insect.
Doses : 5 mL / 10 L of Water.
It sustainably controls a broad
spectrum of chewing and sucking
insects from the early stage of the
crop. Its unique & safe formulation
offers maximum protection and
healthy, high-quality crops.
It is recommended in CHILLI for control of Thrips &
Fruit Borers.
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31. Fipronil40% + Imidacloprid40% WG
This combination product is an excellent tool for the management of chronic problems of
WHITE GRUB
, especially in
SUGARCANE
.
IMIDACLOPRIDissystemicinnature,itdisturbsthepropersignal
transmissionsystemofinsects,leadingtoexcitationofnervecell&disorder
ofthenervoussystem,finallyleadingtothedeathofthetreatedinsect.
FIPRONILprimarilyactsasaningestiontoxicantwithsomecomplimentary
contactactionandactsbyinterferinginnerveimpulsetransmission.
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32. Fipronil40% + Imidacloprid40% WG
Doses : 5 gm/ 10 L of Water.

33. Imidacloprid18.5% + Hexaconazole1.5% FS
It is used as seed dresser.
ThiscombinationisveryeffectiveinGroundnut.It
effectivelycontrolsTermites,Thrips,Jassids,Root
grubsinsects
&
Collarrot,Stemrot,Tikkaleafspot&Rustdiseases
atonego.ITISUSEDASSEEDDRESSINGAGENT.
AlsoeffectiveinwheatcroptocontrolTermites,
aphids,Stemrustandsmut,whenusedforseed
treatment.
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It is a combination of insecticide and fungicide, both are systemic in nature.

34. Imidacloprid6% + Lambdacyhalothrin4% SL
It is applied in paddy for controlling Yellow Stem
borer, Hispa, Plant Hoppers (BPH, GLH & WBPH)
& Gandhi Bug
Dose : 0.75 mL / L of water
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35. Indoxacarb14.5% + Acetamiprid7.7% SC
Thiscombinationinsecticide(systemicand
contact)controlsjassid,whiteflyand
bollwormsoncottonandthripsandfruitborer
onchilly,tomato,cauliflower,brinjal,soyabean
Dose: 2 ml/lit of water.
INDOXACARBis a non-
systemicinsecticide. It is
used to control chewing &
sucking insects like
bollworm, pink bollworms,
spotted bollworms,
cutworms, leafhopper,
aphids, jassids, leaf roller
etc.
ACETAMIPRIDis a broad
spectrum neo-nicotinoid
insecticide. It is a
systemicinsecticide with
translaminaractivity in
plants. It acts on insects
as contact & stomach
poison.
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36. Novaluron5.25%+Indoxacarb4.5%SC isatypeofinsecticidewithdualmode
ofaction.NOVALURON actsasachitinsynthesisinhibitorand INDOXACARB
affectstheinsectnervoussystembyinhibitingsodiumionsentryintonerve
cells.Henceithampersmoulting&alsoparalysesinsects.Moreover,this
combinationproducthasaphytotoniceffectoncrops.
Novaluron5.25% + Indoxacarb4.5% SC
Dose: 1.75 ml/lit of water.
It is recommended against fruit borers, pod borers
and leaf eating caterpillars.
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37. Novaluron5.25% + Indoxacarb4.5% SC
It gives excellent control of Helicoverpaand Spodoptera
Contd…

38. Phosalone24% + Cypermethrin5% EC
Phosalone24%+Cypermethrin5%ECisrecommendedforthecontrolof
variousinsectspeciesin/onalmonds,apples,apricots,cherries,grapes,
peaches,pears,andplums.
Phosalone:itisaOPinsecticideanditkillstheinsectpestsbyactingas
cholinesterase(ChE)activityinhibitor.
Cypermethrin:itisasyntheticpyrethroidinsecticide.ItisNon-systemic
withcontactandstomachaction,actingasSodiumchannelmodulator.
Dose: 1.75 –2.0 mL /lit of water.
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39. Cypermethrin3% + Quinalphos20% EC
ItisappliedforcontrollingAmericanbollworm,Spottedbollworm,Jassids,Shootand
fruitBorerinCotton,Brinjaletc.
QUINALPHOSis a broad spectrum, highly effective organo-phosphorus insecticide with
contact and stomach action, where as CYPERMENTHRINis a non-systemic insecticide
with strong contact action, rapid knock-down effect and excellent residual activity.
It is recommended against fruit & shoot borers, bollworms and jassids.
Dose: 1.75 –2.0
mL /lit of water.
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40. Cyfluthrin0.025% + Tranfluthrin0.04% Aerosol
Cyfluthrinis a pyrethroidinsecticide
and common household pesticide.
Transfluthrinis a fast-acting pyrethroid
insecticide with low persistency. It can be used
in the indoor environment against flies,
mosquitoes, moths and cockroaches.
It is a combination of two synthetic
pyrethroidinsecticide used for household
application
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41. Flubendiamide3.5% + Hexaconazole5% WDG
Thisisanovelcombinationoffirstever
INSECTICIDE+FUNGICIDECOMBINATION
launchedinIndia.
Itoffersanassuredcontroltobothleaffolder
andsheathblightinPaddy.
Itisabothsystemicandcontactmoleculeand
hasphytotoniceffect,resultinginhigheryields
FLUBENDIAMIDEbelongstoanewchemicalinsecticide
classes-thediamides.Flubendiamideactsatreceptorsin
insectmusclescausinganimmediatecessationoffeeding
andthusavoidscropdamage.Itiswellsuitedforthe
controlofabroadrangeofLepidopterapests.
HEXACONAZOLEisauniquesystemictriazolefungicide
withstrongantisporulantandtranslaminaraction.
First ever INSECTICIDE + FUNGICIDE COMBINATIONlaunched in india
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42. Thiscombinationformulationisusedtocontrolsuckingpestsaswellas
Bollworm,verygoodcontrolofThrips,Bollworm,Alphid,Jassid,Mealybug
etc.Ithassignificantacaricidalactivitiesalso.
Profenofos40% + Cypermethrin4% EC
Mainly used in cotton for controlling bollworm complex
Cypermenthrinisanon-systemicinsecticidewithstrongcontactaction,while
Profenofosisanon-systemicinsecticidewithcontactandstomachaction.
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43. Profenofos40% + Cypermethrin4% EC
A combination of OrganoPhosphorus and Syn. Pyrethroidinsecticide.
Showing Synergistic action with powerful stomach and contact activity.
Strong ovicidal, larvicidaland acaricidalproperties.
Quick knock down effect and excellent control on hard to kill boll-worm.
Kills insects on lower and upper surface of leaves due to penetrating action.
Contd. ..
Dose :
2 –2.5 mL /
L of water

44. Profenophos40 % + Fenpyroximate2.5% EC
ThiscombinationgiveseffectivecontrolofLEPIDOPTERANPESTSand,harmfulPHYTOPHAGUSMITES
onvariouscrops.Ithasexceptionallygoodpenetrationandquickknockdownproperties.
FENPYROXIMATEisacontactandstomachacaricide.Priorto
knockdownanddeath,mitestreatedwithFenpyroximategets
paralyzedontheleafandstopfeeding.
PROFENOPHOSbelongstoorganophosphateinsecticides,itworksby
inhibitionoftheenzymeacetylcholinesterase,whichisessentialfor
thetransmissionofimpulsesintargetinsects.
ItcontrolsTHRIPS,MITESandBORERPESTSonchilliandother
vegetables.Dosesis1mL/Lofwater .
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45. Pyriproxyfen5% + Fenpropathrin15% EC.
It is recommended to control
Whiteflyand Bollwormsin Cotton,
Whitefly, thrips, shoot and fruit
borer in Brinjal, Okra and Chilli.Also
acts as acaricideon these crops.
PYRIPROXYFENis a juvenile hormone
analog and an insect growth regulator. It
prevents larvae from developing into
adulthood and thus rendering them
unable to reproduce.
FENPROPATHRINis a synthetic
pyrethroidacaricideand insecticide
with repellent, contact and stomach
action. Fenpropathrinis used to control
a wide range of insects and mites in
fruits and vegetables.
Dose :
1 mL / L of water
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46. Pyriproxyfen10% + Bifenthrin10 % EC
PYRIPROXYFENis a juvenile hormone
analog and an insect growth regulator. It
prevents larvae from developing into
adulthood and thus rendering them
unable to reproduce.
BIFENTHRIN isasynthetic
pyrethroidinsecticideusedto
controlarangeofagricultural
pests.IthasContactandstomach
actionwithsomeresidualeffect.It
alsohasacaricidalaction.
Dose :
1 mL / L of water
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47. SPIROTETRAMAT
is the only modern 2-way systemic insecticide in the world . i.e.
it translocate in the xylem as well as the phloem in the plant and thus offers “shoot
to root” protection of the crop against multiple sucking pests.
Spirotetramat 11.01% + Imidacloprid 11.01% SC
It is used as foliar spray for the control of Red Spider
Mites Whiteflies and Red Spider Mites on Okra,
Brinjal, Chilliand other vegetables.
Dose :
1 mL / L of water
Advantages
Gives excellent control of hidden sucking pests.
Shoot to root protection of the plant from the sucking pests.
Offers long duration of control and protects the yield.
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48. Thiamethoxam12.6% + Lambda cyhalothrin9.5% ZC
It is a Mixture of contact (Lambda Cyhalothrin) & Systemic
(Thiomethoxam) insecticid, gives excellent control over multiple
insect pests.
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49. NAME OF THE CROP NAMEOFINSECT PEST CONTROLLED.
Cotton
Jassids, Aphids &
Thrips and Bollworm
Maize
Aphid, Shootfly,
Stem borer
Groundnut
Leaf hopper
Leaf eating caterpillar
Soybean
Stem fly, Semilooper
Girdle beetle
Chilli Thrips, Fruit borer
Tea
Tea Mosquito bug,
Thrips & Semilooper
Tomato
Thrips, Whiteflies &
Fruit borer
Thiamethoxam12.6% + Lambda cyhalothrin9.5% ZC
Name of the insect pests that can be controlled by applying this formulaton
Doses : 2 -5 mL / 10 L of water

50. Cypermethrin10% + Indoxacarb10% SC
Indoxacarbisanon-systemicinsecticide.Itisusedtocontrolsuckinginsectslike
bollworm,pinkbollworms,spottedbollwormsincludingheliothiscutworms,etc.
Cypermethrinisasyntheticpyrethroidusedasnon–systemicinsecticideinlarge-scale
commercialagriculturalapplications.Itbehavesasafast-actingneurotoxinininsects.
It is recommended in cotton for controlling
aphids, thrips and bollworm complex
Doses : 5 mL / 10 L of water
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51. Imidacloprid21% + Beta-cyfluthrin10.5% SC
This is a combination product, having different
mode of action, is suitable as residual spray for the
control of Cockroaches, found in households and in
commercial places.
It is also effective against bed bugs, ants, termites,
and other household pests.
It has long lasting effectiveness.
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