Dual mode of action and active chemistry
Adama Barazide combines two distinct modes of insecticidal action to provide fast feeding cessation alongside long-lasting residual control.
Novaluron disrupts insect moulting by inhibiting chitin synthesis, preventing immature larvae from progressing to successive instars. Emamectin Benzoate delivers neurotoxic shock by binding to neuromuscular GABA receptors, rapidly immobilizing caterpillars.
- Novaluron (5.25%): Benzoylurea insect growth regulator (IGR) that inhibits chitin biosynthesis.
- Emamectin Benzoate (0.9%): Macrocyclic lactone avermectin that paralyzes insect muscle function.
- Dual efficacy: Halts caterpillar feeding within hours while preventing larval progression and emergence.
Target crops and approved caterpillar pests
Barazide is registered for managing chewing and boring lepidopteran pests across key horticultural and field crops.
It is especially valued in cole crops, solanaceous vegetables, and pulses where caterpillars develop resistance to conventional chemicals.
- Cabbage and Cauliflower: Diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella) and tobacco caterpillar (Spodoptera litura).
- Chilli and Tomato: Fruit borer (Helicoverpa armigera) and armyworms.
- Pulses (Red gram, Bengal gram): Pod borer complexes.
- Maize: Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) during vegetative whorl stages.
Application timing, coverage, and protective safety
Apply Barazide upon noticing early egg hatches or young first-to-second instar larvae feeding on leaves before they bore into fruits or stems.
Ensure thorough coverage of both upper and lower leaf surfaces using hollow cone spray nozzles operated at recommended container label dilutions.
- Spraying technique: Direct spray to target leaf undersides and terminal shoots where young caterpillars feed.
- Protective equipment: Wear chemical-resistant gloves, protective clothing, and face mask during mixing and spraying.
- Pre-harvest interval: Observe statutory waiting periods between final application and crop harvest as printed on the product label.
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Common questions
What active ingredients are in Adama Barazide?
Adama Barazide contains Novaluron 5.25% and Emamectin Benzoate 0.9% in a suspension concentrate (SC) formulation.
How does Barazide eliminate caterpillars?
It combines an insect growth regulator that halts chitin development with an avermectin that paralyzes caterpillar nerves and muscles.
Which crops can be treated with Adama Barazide?
It is widely used on cabbage, cauliflower, chilli, tomato, red gram, and maize to control chewing caterpillar pests.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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