InsecticideToxicity: Blue (Danger)Contact & Vapour Action Mode of Action
Diafenthiuron 50% WP
Chemical Group: Thiourea
Diafenthiuron turns into carbodiimide derivative under sunlight, dismantling insect ATP energy cycles. Exceptional control against whitefly colonies and red spider mites.
Dosage / Acre
240 gm per acre
1.2 – 1.5 gm per liter water
Rainfastness
3 Hours
Dry window needed
Waiting Period (PHI)
14 Days
Pre-Harvest Interval
Water Volume
150 L / Acre
~10 Pumps of 15L
Target Crops & Registered Pests
Registered Target Crops
CottonChillyTomatoCabbageCardamom
Controlling Pests / Pathogens
Whitefly (Adult & Nymph)Two-spotted Spider MitesThripsAphids
Field Application Guidelines & Best Practices
- Spray during sunny daytime hours to maximize photolytic conversion into active state.
- Target undersides of leaves where whitefly nymphs congregate.
Statutory Safety & Toxicity Precautions
- Avoid contact with skin or eyes.
Popular Commercial Brands
Well-known commercial products formulated with Diafenthiuron 50% WP:
Pegasus (Syngenta)Polo (Dhanuka)Acaron (UPL)
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
For standard knapsack sprayers (15L water capacity), dilute at 1.2 – 1.5 gm per liter. This equates to approximately 1.2 – 1.5 gm per liter per 15-liter tank. Always dissolve in a bucket of clean water before pouring into the spray tank.
The statutory waiting period (PHI) for Diafenthiuron 50% WP is 14 days. Farmers must not harvest produce before this interval expires to ensure chemical residues remain below mandatory Maximum Residue Limits (MRL).
Diafenthiuron 50% WP requires a rainfastness safety window of at least 3 hour(s). If heavy rain occurs within this timeframe, the chemical deposit may be washed off and require a booster application.
Diafenthiuron 50% WP is registered and labeled for use on: Cotton, Chilly, Tomato, Cabbage, Cardamom.