DIATRON-(Diafenthiuron 50% WP)

PRODUCT FEATURES

• DIATRON is a broad-spectrum insecticide and acaricide also
• It has both contact and stomach action
• It is also having systemic action
• One shot solution of sucking pest and mites
• It also shows vapor action means it works well in dense crops
• Immediately after uptake feeding, movability and reproduction stops
• After treatment pest does not damage but remain immobile on the crop until death in about 3-4 days
• Effective against all growth stages of insects and mites i.e. larvae, nymph and adult
• It has also some Ovicidal action
• It belongs to thiourea group of insecticides
• It is effective against insects and mites which are resistant to conventional pesticides
• It has translaminar activity which allows control of hidden pests on the underside of the leaves
• It also has some phytotonic effect
• It has quick knockdown and long duration control
• It is almost compatible with other insecticides
• Comparatively selective for beneficial insects
• It has no cross resistance
• Suitable for integrated pest management (IPM)

  MODE OF ACTION

  • DIATRON is a pro-insecticide, after application it has first to be converted to its active form
  • The active compound then acts on a specific part of the energy-producing enzymes in the mitochondria
  • This disturbance in mitochondrial respiration results immediate paralysis of the pest after intake or contact with the product
  • Pests are immediately paralysed and then die by starvation or fumigant action in 3-4 days

    METHOD & TIME OF APPLICATION

    • Foliar spray is recommended
    • First spray is recommended at appearance of pest infestation and subsequent 2-3 sprays at 10-15 days interval depends on severity of pest
    • Add slowly the required quantity of diatron to a little quantity of water and stir well with a stick or rod
    • Add remaining recommended quantity of water, and spray uniformly