Active Ingredient and Ryanodine Receptor Modulation
Benevia features Cyantraniliprole (Cyazypyr), a second-generation anthranilic diamide formulated as an Oil Dispersion (OD).
It binds to insect ryanodine receptors, triggering an unregulated release of internal calcium stores from muscle sarcoplasmic reticulum.
This causes rapid muscle contraction, irreversible feeding cessation within minutes, lethargy, and insect mortality.
- Formulation: 10.26 percent Oil Dispersion (OD)
- Cross-spectrum control: Simultaneously controls chewing caterpillars, leafminers, thrips, and whiteflies
- Oil dispersion benefit: Enhances droplet adhesion, leaf penetration, and rainfastness on waxy leaves
Target Pests and Approved Horticultural Crops
Benevia is registered across solanaceous vegetables, cucurbits, and brassica crops during early crop growth phases.
Controlling early-season sucking pests prevents the transmission of devastating viral diseases like tomato leaf curl and mosaic viruses.
- Tomato: Controls fruit borer (Helicoverpa armigera), whitefly, leafminer, and thrips
- Chilies: Suppresses thrips, fruit borer, and whitefly complexes
- Cabbage and cauliflower: Controls diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella) and tobacco caterpillar
Application Practices, Timing, and Safety
Apply early in the crop cycle when seedlings are establishing and initial pest pressure is detected.
Shake the container well before use and spray with adequate water using hollow cone nozzles to coat both upper and lower foliage.
Observe recommended pre-harvest waiting periods and practice IPM rotation with alternative chemical classes.
- Early-window application: Ideal for early vegetative protection to establish strong, virus-free plants
- Resistance rotation: Rotate with non-diamide insecticides to maintain long-term chemical efficacy
- Operator safety: Wear chemical gloves, protective clothing, and eye goggles during mixing
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Common questions
What is the active chemical in FMC Benevia?
Benevia contains Cyantraniliprole 10.26% OD, a second-generation cross-spectrum anthranilic diamide.
How does Benevia stop insect damage so quickly?
Cyantraniliprole activates ryanodine receptors causing muscle paralysis, which stops insect feeding within minutes of ingestion.
Does Benevia control both sucking and chewing pests?
Yes, unlike earlier diamides that only controlled caterpillars, Benevia controls both chewing borers and sap-sucking pests like whiteflies and thrips.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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