Crop Pest Control

This is a dry flowable (DF) formulation with an ingredient that stops the growth of larvae into an adult. Buprofezin 70% DF formulation is being marketed by Anu Products as Stalin . It is officially recommended for control of Jassids in Okra i.e. bhindi. The dose is 0.5-0.6 gram/lit and the waiting period is merely 5 days before peaking.  Farmers should experiment with this formulation instead of repeatedly using nerve and muscle pesticides. 

This is an innovative environment and user-friendly Suspoemulsion formulation of two active ingredients. One acts on nerve and muscle to kill the adults whereas another active ingredient prevents the growth of larvae. BUPROFEZIN 5% + Fenobucarb (BPMC) 20% SE formulation is being marketed by Crystal as SNAPPER. It is recommended for control of brown planthopper and green leafhopper in rice. The dose is 4 ml/liter and the waiting period is 30 days. With the aid of an expert, farmers can experiment with this formula for control of similar pests in similar crops. 

Buprofezin 25 SC  is an insect growth regulator pesticide. It inhibits the molting of nymphs and larvae, leading to death.  It is a novel insecticide for integrated pest management (IPM) and safe for the environment. This pesticide inhibits the chitin formation of insects. As it hinders the formation of the exoskeleton in the nymphs, it leads to the death of the underdeveloped insects. It not only controls all the nymphal stages of insects but it also reduces the egg-laying capacity of female insect. It is being traded with names Bupro by National Pesticides, Flotis by Bayer, Applaud by Tata Rallis, Phentom by Insecticides India, Apple by Dhanuka, Banzo by Biostadt, Apollo by HPM, Bipimain by Adama, Badshah by Toshi, Tribune by Crysta, Superstart by Anu Products and Machan by Gharda. For control of White Fly, Aphids Jassids, Thrips in cotton, its recommended dose is 2 ml/lit For control of Yellow Mite in Chilli recommended dose is 0.5-1 ml per liter For con...

 Buprofezin 23.1% + Fipronil 3.85% SC is an excellent pesticide formula that has a combination of two active ingredients. One acts on muscle and nerve to control adults whereas the second active ingredient prevents the growth of larvae so that new adults are not formed. It is being traded by Adama as Zohar . This formulation is recommended for the control of brown planthopper in rice. The dose is 1.5 ml/lit and the waiting period is 30 days. Farmers can experiment with this pesticide for control of similar pests in similar crops with help of experts. 

This is another excellent combination of two active ingredients acting in two different ways. Buprofezin prevents the growth of larvae whereas acephate causes nerve and muscle breakdown in adult pests.  It is marketed by crystal under the trade name "Record". Officially it is recommended in only two corps. In Rice, it controls stem borer, leaf folder, and brown planthopper when sprayed @ 2gm/lit. The waiting period before harvesting is 20 days.  In cotton, it controls thrips, jassids, and mealybugs when sprayed @ 2.5 g/lit. The waiting period for peaking is 15 days. Farmers can experiment with this formulation for control of the same pests group occurring in other crops with the guidance of an expert. 

This combo pesticide is being sold as Papro by HPM, Reker by Sumitomo, Tapuz by Adama, Superstar Gold by Anu Products. Official recommendations are as below. In Cotton for control of Jassids, Thrips & Whitefly with a dose of 2.5 gm/lit In Okra for control of Jassids & Whitefly with a dose of 1.5 gm/lit. The waiting period after spaying for peaking is 7 days In Paddy (Rice) for control of Brown plant hopper & White-backed plant hopper with a dose of  2.5 gm/lit. Pesticides should not be sprayed 20 days before harvesting. Amongst many combo pesticides, the beauty of this formulation lies in the fact that out of two active ingredients, one acts on Nerve and muscle whereas another works on growth. This benefit of this type of formula is that one active ingredient reduces the egg-laying population whereas another ingredient prevents the development of larvae into an adult. This results in lasting control. Farmers can experiment with this formulation for control of the same p...

BIFENTHRIN 8% SC is a renowned, new generation broad-spectrum insecticide of the pyrethroid group. It has contact and stomach action. It has a strong bonding tendency in the soil thus it persists and exhibits longer duration extraordinary control of termite. It acts on the nervous system of insects and disrupts the function of neurons by interaction with the sodium channel. It has been claimed to have a phyto-tonic effect which improves the vigor and keeps the crop healthy, thereby quality produce. Being non- systemic it is less likely to show any residue in final agri-produce.  This is an SC formulation and required costly manufacturing set up. SC formulations are safer environmentally and user-friendly too. It is being sold with various tradenames by a range of companies. Few are listed herewith. Markar Super Dhanuka Olio Anu Products Officially it is recommended for spraying in Tea garden @1.25 ml per lit for control of red spider mite and tea mosquito bug. A minimum of 1...

Bifenthrin 10% EC is a renowned, new generation broad-spectrum insecticide of the pyrethroid group. It has contact and stomach action. It has a strong bonding tendency in the soil thus it persists and exhibits longer duration extraordinary control of termite. It acts on the nervous system of insects and disrupts the function of neurons by interaction with the sodium channel. It has been claimed to have a phyto-tonic effect which improves the vigor and keeps the crop healthy, thereby quality produce. Being non- systemic it is less likely to show any residue in final agri-produce.  It is being sold with various tradenames by a range of companies. Few are listed herewith. Super Star Insecticides India Limited Marker Dhanuka HISTAR HPM Disect UPL RAIDER Crystal Pharlap SumiTomo Imperial Adama Flute Toshi A – Star Anu Products WANTED Gharda It is recommended to control bollworm and whitefly in cotton. The dose is 1.6 ml per liter, the waiting period is 15 days. ...

Amongst crowded pesticide products, Bifenazate 22.6 SC is an outstanding formulation. It acts on respiration and is based on contact. Being non-systemic it does not enter in plant and hence does not pose the least danger of residue.  It is a miticide. Makes mites hyperactive. Due to this hyperactivity, mites get tired and die off. This is an SC formulation and hence needs high precision and demanding machinery set up to manufacture.  UPL is marketing this formulation under the brand name, "Floramite" It is recommended to be used in Rose and Grapes to control two-spotted mite, Tetranychusurticae.  The dose is very low 0.25 ml per liter or 3.75-4 ml in 15 liters. Farmers may try to use this pesticide in other crops. However, while doing so keep in mind that it acts against mites only. Do use a search window, at top of this blog, to find useful pesticides to solve your pest problems.

This is a unique and patented oil dispersion formula. This is a special formulation for the rainy season. Its price may be premium hence farmers may not use it during the non-rainy season.  This a combination of active ingredients. One is systemic and the other is contact, however, both working on nerve and muscle. Show knockdown effect.  Bayer is selling this formula as Solomon . It is recommended for control of Aphids, Jassids, shoot & fruit borer in brinjal whereas girdle beetle and semi looper in soybean.  The dose is almost 5-7 ml per 15-liter water.

This active ingredient is separated from the water-soluble extract of neem seed kernel. Perfectly botanical, one of the most active, proven biopesticides. Farmers are requested to note that this formulation will never show immediate results, (in case your formula is showing immediate knockdown it means that it is duplicate and may contain some molecule that will show residue. Beware of this. This active ingredient deters pests from taking food. As they lose the desire to eat/suck, they stop growing, stop reproducing, and die hungry.  If your crop is showing a massive attack of pests, use a common Nerve and Muscle pesticide first. This will reduce the pest population to great extent. Then use Azadirachtin formulation as a follow-up spray. You can use this formulation as preventive too. If you observe new and fresh pests on sticky traps, spray azadirachtin spray. This will help to suppress the pest population below a harmful level.  Use it every 10-15 days depending upon the req...

This is quite a popular contact and stomach mode pesticide which acts on the nerve and muscle of the pest. It is recommended to control bollworm, jassids, thrips, stem borer, leafhopper, brown planthopper, white back plant hopper, Fruit borer, etc It can be effectively used on cotton, cereals and pulses, vegetables, fruits, oilseeds, tea and tobacco, and other crops. As it shows ovicidal action, it controls all stages of pests.  Available in the market under various tradenames as indicated below. Alpha Plus Anu Products Nayak Insecticides India Limited Fighter National ALPHA TataRallis Stop Biostadt ALPHAGUARD 10 EC Gharda Farmers are requested to experiment with many other pesticides that affect the growth of pests and respiration instead of using pesticides that affect only nerve and muscle. 

 Alphacypermethrin affects nerve and muscle. Being non-systemic, it does not spread through plant juices. It is a contact and stomach pesticide. It enters in pest directly. As it does not enter the plant, it can be easily washed off. It won't give residue in the harvested produce.  It is recommended for the control of bollworms in cotton. Farmers can experiment with its use against similar pests on other crops.  It is available in EC as well as SC forms. EC form is available in trade name Ghatak (Toshi), ALPHAGIN 10 EC (Chemet Chemicals). EC formulations form milky emulsion immediately after addition to water. It is a simple formulation and does not require much skill to manufacture.  Whereas SC formulation is tough to formula. It needs costly formulation machinery and SC formulations are more friendly to the environment and user. PENDULUM is the trade name of this formula from Gharda Chemicals. 

This is a combination of two pesticides both of which act on Nerve and Muscle. Although the percent of the active ingredient is low, the combination shows synergistic acitivy.   This pesticide is sold by HPM as TYPHON .  Officially it is recommended for suppression of aphid, jassid, whitefly on cotton. This is a suspendable concentrate formulation hence ingredients should be highly micronized and need the use of high-value suspending agents. Hence farmers should prefer well-branded formulation purchased from authentic sources.  In cotton, the dose is 2 ml per lit, 30 days. Farmers should experiment with these pesticides in other crops where the problem of aphid, jassid, and whitefly is prominent. But ensure that it is not sprayed 30 days before harvest.  Search this blog using the search option available at top of this blog. 

One of the most popular pesticides used to control pests in rice, cotton, cabbage, okra, and chili. Pest being controlled are listed below. This affects nerve and muscle. Show instant results. However, this is an overused pesticide.  Rice Yellow stem borer, Leaf Folder, Brown Plant Hopper Cotton Aphids, Jassids, Whiteflies Cabbage Aphids Okra Aphids Chilli Thrips Almost every company has developed popular brands of this pesticide. Tradenames with the company name are provided herewith.  Arystaprid UPL Manik TataRallis Sharp Insecticides India Limited Dhanpreet Dhanuka Rider Biostadt Wapkil 20 SP Biostadt BAADSHAH HPM Rapid Crystal Excel Acetacel & Passion Sumitomo Harrier Adama Rekord Corteva Prime National Magik Anu Products POLAR Gharda SCAN Chemet Chemicals There is no word like proven pesticides. Only pests are proven, they develop resistance to every molecule. Hence we request farmers to use this popular pesticide as an optional...

 Acephate 45% + Cypermethrin 5% is combo-pesticide that acts on Nerve and Muscle of pests. Officially it is recommended for control of Pink bolloworm in cotton. However, unofficially it is being used for control of fall army worm on maize. It is being sold by UPL as Sorter . Farmers are requested to search this blog for alternative pesticides. 

Acephate 25% + Fenverlate 3% EC is combo pesticides that affects nerve and muscle of  pest. Officially this is recommended for control of american bollworm and sucking pests in cotton. Dose is 4 ml per litre. Can be used 15 days before picking of cotton. In market it is available as brand Sardar by National pesticides.  Search this blog for alternative pesticides and brandnames.

 Acephate 50% + Imidacloprid 1.8% SP is a nerve and muscle pesticide recommended for a range of pests in cotton and rice.  In cotton it is used to control aphid, jassids, thrips, whitefly, bollworms whereas In rice, it is used to control brown planthopper, green leafhopper, stem borer & leaf folder The dose is 2 grams per liter in both crops. Application is foliar and in cotton, it can be sprayed 40 days before starting peaking. It is being sold by UPL as Lancergold and Panther Gold by National Pesticides. Although this is the most popular product, farmers should search this blog for finding alternative pesticides so as to avoid residue in the final product. Do not use in crops other than cotton and rice.  

Abamectin 1.9% EC is being sold by Crystal under brand name Abacin. This pesticide affects Nerve & Muscle of pests. It is mainly used for control of Mites in most fruit vegetable crop. Officially it is recommended for Rose and Grapes. Farmers are suggested to use pesticides acting on Growth and/or Respiration along with Abamectin 1.9% EC. Search this blog for alternative pesticides and brands. 

 Acephate 50%+ Bifenthrin 10% WDG is a combo pesticide. It is marketed by Anu Products as Tengent. It is a Nerve & Muscle pesticide.  It is recommended to control leaf hopper, thrips and bollworms in cotton. Dose is 1-1.5 gram/lit Do search this blog for alternative pesticides. Do not use this product in other crops.

This is a popular nerve and muscle pesticide. It is being sold as Hunk by TataRallis.  Its recommendation is limited to for control of Yellow stem borer, Brown plan hopper, and leaf folder in rice. The dose is 1-1.2 grams per liter. Pesticide should not be used in the last 30 days of crop life.  Farmers are requested to search this blog for more efficient alternative pesticides as this overused pesticide may fail in controlling pests moreover may show residue effect.  

This is a popular nerve and muscle pesticide. It is being sold as following brands. Tremor 75 SP Biostadt Miltap Insecticides India Limited ACETOX HPM Asataf TataRallis Killer National Acemain Adama Sritaf Crystal Anuphate Anu Products It is recommended for control of Jassids and Bollworms in cotton, Aphids in Safflower and Stem borer, leaf folder and hoppers in rice. Being a high content formulation, its doses are 0.5-1.25 gram per liter. However, we suggest farmers to use more proficient and safe formulations available in market. You can search this blog to find alternative, efficient formulations.