Insecticide
Cypermethrin 3% + Quinalphos 20% EC
Formulation
- Type: Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC)
- Active Ingredients:
- Cypermethrin – 3% w/v
- Quinalphos – 20% w/v
- Chemical Groups:
- Cypermethrin → Synthetic pyrethroid (modulates sodium channels)
- Quinalphos → Organophosphate (acetylcholinesterase inhibitor)
Mode of Action
- Quinalphos: Inhibits acetylcholinesterase in insects → accumulation of acetylcholine → paralysis and death.
- Cypermethrin: Alters sodium channels in insect nerve cells → hyperexcitation → rapid knockdown.
- Combined Effect: Broad-spectrum insecticide with quick knockdown (Cypermethrin) + residual systemic action (Quinalphos).
Applicable Crops
- Cotton
- Rice (Paddy)
- Maize
- Vegetables (Tomato, Brinjal, Chili, Okra)
- Oilseeds (Groundnut, Sunflower)
- Pulses (Soybean, Chickpea)
Target Pests
- Chewing Pests: Caterpillars, bollworms, armyworms, leaf folders
- Sucking Pests: Aphids, jassids, whiteflies, thrips, planthoppers
- Soil Pests: Termites, white grubs, cutworms
Recommended Dose
Crop | Target Pest | Formulation Dose | Water Volume | Interval |
Cotton | Bollworm, aphids, jassids, whiteflies | 500–700 ml/acre (1250–1750 ml/ha) | 200–250 L/acre | 10–14 days |
Rice | Leaf folder, stem borer, planthopper | 500–700 ml/acre | 200 L/acre | 10–12 days |
Vegetables | Caterpillars, aphids, whiteflies | 400–600 ml/acre | 200–250 L/acre | 10–14 days |
Maize/Pulses | Armyworm, leaf feeders | 500 ml/acre | 200 L/acre | As needed |
- Apply at pest threshold; maximum 2–3 sprays per crop cycle.
Mode of Application
- Dual-action insecticide: Fast knockdown (Cypermethrin) + residual control (Quinalphos).
- Broad-spectrum control of sucking, chewing, and soil pests.
- Reduces crop damage and improves yield.
- Economical due to combined formulation.
- Compatible with IPM programs if used judiciously.
Advantages
- Dual mode of action: systemic + contact → reliable disease management.
- Broad-spectrum activity against many fungal pathogens.
- Helps manage resistance risk compared to single fungicides.
- Protects new growth (systemic) and exposed foliage (contact).
- Longer protection period compared to contact fungicides alone.
Dinotefuran 15% + Pymetrozine 45% WG
Formulation
- Type: Water Dispersible Granules (WG)
- Active Ingredients:
- Dinotefuran – 15% w/w (neonicotinoid, systemic insecticide)
- Pymetrozine – 45% w/w (pyridine azomethine derivative, selective sucking pest insecticide)
- Mode: Systemic + contact action against sucking pests
Mode of Action
- Dinotefuran: Acts on nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in insect nerve cells → over-stimulation → paralysis → death.
- Pymetrozine: Inhibits feeding behavior of piercing-sucking pests → starvation and population suppression.
- Combined Effect: Rapid knockdown of adults (Dinotefuran) + feeding inhibition of nymphs and adults (Pymetrozine) → effective control of whiteflies, aphids, and planthoppers.
Applicable Crops
- Rice (Paddy)
- Cotton
- Vegetables (Tomato, Brinjal, Chili)
- Fruits (Apple, Citrus, Grapes, Mango)
- Ornamentals
Target Diseases
- Sucking pests:
- Whiteflies (Bemisia tabaci)
- Aphids (Aphis spp.)
- Jassids / Leafhoppers
- Thrips
- Effective on both nymphs and adults
Recommended Dose
Crop | Formulation Dose | Water Volume | Spray Interval |
Cotton | 150–200 g/acre (375–500 g/ha) | 200–250 L/acre | 10–12 days |
Rice | 150–200 g/acre | 200 L/acre | 10–14 days |
Vegetables | 150–200 g/acre | 200–250 L/acre | 10–12 days |
Fruits | 150–200 g/acre | 200–250 L/acre | 10–14 days |
- Apply at first sign of infestation or at ETL (economic threshold level).
- Maximum 2–3 sprays per crop cycle recommended.
Mode of Application
- Foliar spray using knapsack or power sprayers.
- WG formulation → disperse thoroughly in water to form a uniform suspension before spraying.
- Ensure full coverage of upper and lower leaf surfaces.
- Avoid spraying under extreme heat or rain.
Advantages
- Dual-action insecticide: Fast-acting systemic + selective feeding inhibitor.
- Controls both adults and nymphs → reduces pest population quickly.
- Broad crop compatibility → vegetables, fruits, cotton, rice.
- Water-dispersible granules → easy to handle, store, and apply.
- Can be rotated with other insecticides for resistance management.
Dinotefuran 20% W/W SG
Formulation
- Type: Soluble Granules (SG)
- Active Ingredient (a.i.): Dinotefuran – 20% w/w
- Chemical Group: Neonicotinoid insecticide
- Mode: Systemic insecticide with contact and stomach action
Mode of Action
- Acts on nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) in insect nervous system → overstimulation → paralysis → death.
- Rapid knockdown of adults and larvae of sucking pests.
- Systemic action → absorbed by roots and leaves → protects new growth.
- Translaminar activity → penetrates leaf tissues for extended protection.
Applicable Crops
- Rice (Paddy)
- Cotton
- Vegetables (Tomato, Brinjal, Chili, Okra)
- Fruits (Apple, Citrus, Grapes, Mango, Pomegranate)
- Ornamentals
Target Pests
- Sucking pests:
- Whiteflies (Bemisia tabaci)
- Aphids (Aphis spp.)
- Leafhoppers / Jassids
- Thrips
- Effect on larvae and adult stages
Recommended Dose
| Crop | Formulation Dose | Water Volume | Spray Interval |
| Cotton / Vegetables | 100–150 g/acre (250–375 g/ha) | 200–250 L/acre | 10–14 days |
| Rice | 100–150 g/acre | 200 L/acre | 10–12 days |
| Fruits | 100–150 g/acre | 200–250 L/acre | 10–14 days |
- Apply at first sign of infestation or when pest population exceeds ETL.
Maximum 2–3 sprays per crop cycle recommended.
Mode of Application
- Foliar spray using knapsack or power sprayers.
- SG formulation → dissolve completely in water to form a clear solution before spraying.
- Ensure complete coverage of upper and lower leaf surfaces.
- Avoid spraying under direct sunlight or before rain.
Advantages
- Systemic and fast-acting insecticide → protects treated and new growth.
- Effective against both nymphs and adults of sucking pests.
- Soluble granules → easy to handle, mix, and store.
- Broad crop compatibility → vegetables, fruits, cotton, rice, ornamentals.
- Can be rotated with other insecticides to manage resistance.