Chemical classification and ryanodine receptor activation
Cyantraniliprole represents a breakthrough in diamide chemistry, broadening the spectrum of activity from caterpillars to include sap-sucking hemipteran and thysanopteran pests.
It binds selectively to ryanodine receptors in insect muscle tissues, causing an unregulated release of internal calcium stores. This triggers rapid muscle contraction, paralysis, immediate feeding cessation within minutes, and complete mortality over 2 to 4 days.
- Active chemical: Cyantraniliprole (formulated as 10.26% OD in Benevia and 20% SC in Verimark).
- IRAC classification: Group 28 (Ryanodine receptor modulator).
- Immediate feeding cessation: Halts feeding damage almost instantly, protecting crops from mechanical damage and viral transmission.
Target crops and approved pest spectrum
Cyantraniliprole is registered for cross-spectrum insect pest management in solanaceous vegetables, cucurbits, cole crops, cotton, and fruit orchards.
By controlling sucking vector pests early, it significantly reduces the incidence of destructive viral diseases.
- Sucking insect pests: Whiteflies (Bemisia tabaci), thrips, aphids, and psyllids.
- Chewing caterpillar pests: Fruit and shoot borers, diamondback moths (DBM), tobacco caterpillars, and leaf miners.
- Virus reduction: Rapid feeding paralysis prevents whiteflies and thrips from inoculating crops with leaf curl and mosaic viruses.
Application methods, formulations, and safety
Commercial formulations include Oil Dispersion (OD) for foliar spraying (Benevia) and Soluble Concentrate (SC) for soil drenching and drip application (Verimark).
Apply at container label recommended rates during early pest threshold sightings, following proper personal protective equipment protocols.
- Foliar spray: Uniform canopy wetting ensuring penetration into lower leaf surfaces where sucking pests feed.
- Soil drench / Drip application: Root-absorbed systemic protection shielding establishing seedlings from early pest attacks.
- Beneficial safety: Demonstrates a favorable safety profile for key beneficial predatory insects and honeybees when applied as directed.
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Common questions
What chemical class does Cyantraniliprole belong to?
Cyantraniliprole belongs to the anthranilic diamide chemical class (IRAC Group 28), acting as a ryanodine receptor modulator.
How does Cyantraniliprole differ from Chlorantraniliprole?
While Chlorantraniliprole primarily targets caterpillars, Cyantraniliprole provides cross-spectrum control of both caterpillars and sucking pests like whiteflies and thrips.
What commercial insecticide brands contain Cyantraniliprole in India?
Benevia (10.26% OD) for foliar spraying and Verimark (20% SC) for drip/soil application contain Cyantraniliprole.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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