LEONIS – (Pyriproxyfen 10% + Bifenthrin 10% EC)

PRODUCT FEATURES

• LEONIS is a premix insecticide having Pyriproxyfen 10%+Bifenthrin 10%EC
• It is a unique combination of new generation broad spectrum insecticide and Insect Growth Regulator (IGR)
• It effectively controls all the stages of Whitefly i.e. Eggs, Nymphs and Adults
• It belongs to juvenile hormone analog (IGR) and Pyrethroid ester group of insecticide
• Insecticide combination gives strong synergistic effect
• It can be sprayed at any stage of crop
• LEONIS controls transmission of Leaf Curl Virus (CLCV) by controlling its vector
• LEONIS has translaminar activity, so it even kills the pest present at lower side of the leaves
• LEONIS controls Sooty mold that is spread by whitefly
• LEONIS has good phytotonic effect which improves the vigour and induces development of new terminal branches
• LEONIS gives Quick knockdown and long duration control
• Low toxicity and environment friendly
• It is very cost effective
  

  MODE OF ACTION

  • Pryiproxyfen in LEONIS, being an IGR. It controls all three stages of whitefly. It prevents hatching of eggs, inhibits metamorphosis of Nymph to Adult and causes sterility in adults.
  • Simultaneously LEONIS gives quick knockdown effect on adult white fly by its contact & stomach action. Bifenthrin, in LEONIS is a pyrethroid that affects the central and peripheral nervous system by interfering with sodium channel gating. Delay in the closure of the sodium channel results paralysis and death of treated insects.
    

    METHOD & TIME OF APPLICATION

    • Foliar Spray is recommended
    • Apply as soon as the insect population begins to appear in the field but before it reaches Economic Threshold Level (ETL)
    • Mix the recommended dose in ¼ of the recommended quantity of water to the spray tank with agitation
    • Add remaining quantity of water with continuous agitation
    • Uniform coverage is necessary for effective control of insect pests