AHEAD -(Fipronil 80% WG)

PRODUCT FEATURES

• Ahead is a broad-spectrum insecticide
• It has both contact or stomach action
• It is also having partially systemic action
• It belongs to phenyl-pyrazole group of insecticides
• Innovative Formulation (Water dispersible granule)
• Easy to handle and use
• Low use rate and cost effective
• It is effective against both chewing as well as sucking insects
• It is effective against insects which are resistant to conventional pesticides
• It has good phytotonic effect, results better growth and high yields
• Good thripicide: excellent result against thrips
• It has quick and long duration control
• Feeding of treated insects stops soon after treatment
• It has more selectivity for insects and safe for human and animals
• Longer persistency and greater solubility in water
• It is almost compatible with other insecticides
• Comparatively safer to the beneficial insects
• It has no cross resistance to conventional products
• Ideal product for IPM practice
  

  MODE OF ACTION

  • Ahead has a new chemistry with a unique mode of action
  • It interferes in nerve impulse transmission by blocking (GABA)-gated chloride channels in the central nervous system of insect
  • It prevents the uptake of chloride ions resulting in excess neuronal stimulation
  • This hyperexcitation of insects’ nerves and muscles leads death of the target insect
    

    METHOD & TIME OF APPLICATION

    • Foliar spray is recommended
    • First spray is recommended as soon as pest infestation starts and subsequent 2-3 sprays at weekly interval depending on the severity of incidence