Category: Agriculture
Subcategory: Insecticides
Description:
Diafenthiuron is a broad-spectrum, contact and stomach insecticide used primarily in agriculture to control sucking pests. It works by inhibiting mitochondrial respiration, leading to pest death due to energy deprivation. Controls: Aphids Whiteflies Thrips Jassids Mites Leafhoppers Other sap-sucking and chewing insects Used On: Cotton Vegetables (e.g. tomatoes, beans) Ornamentals Fruits (e.g. citrus, mango, grapes) Dosage: Typically: 300–500 ml per hectare (Dosage may vary depending on crop and pest pressure — follow label or agronomist recommendation) Safety & Precautions: Use protective clothing during application Avoid contact with skin and eyes Keep away from water sources — toxic to aquatic life Follow pre-harvest intervals (PHI) as per instructions