Crop Pest Control

This is an encapsulated granule formulation recommended for soil application in a range of crops for control of a range of pests.   It is being marketed as FURAN 3 GR by Chemet Chemicals, DON 3G by HPM, Carbomain by Adama, Current by Toshi, Sumo 3G by Insecticides India Limited, Anufuran 3G by Anu Products. Farmers who have faced severe pest infestation in the previous season must use this formulation to prevent the development of pests from eggs mixed in the soil.   Pests that be prevented using this formulation include: aphids, borers, hoppers, nematodes, grubs, midges, weevils, jassids, leaf miner, shoot fly, whitefly, woolly aphid Doses vary from 3-25 kg per acre depending on the crop.  Crops noted in official recommendations include Apple. Bajra, Banana, Barley, Bhindi, Brinjal, Cabbage, Chillies, Citrus, French bean, Groundnut, Jute, Maize, Mandarins, Mustard, Pea, Peach, Potato, Rice, Sorghum, Soybean, Sugarcane, Tea, Tomato, Wheat. As this...

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.