Active Ingredient Chemistry and Mode of Action
Danitol delivers dual insecticidal and acaricidal activity through neurotoxic pyrethroid chemistry.
Key biochemical attributes:
- Active ingredient: Fenpropathrin formulated as an emulsifiable concentrate at 10% EC concentration.
- Sodium channel modulator: Delays the closure of voltage-gated sodium channels in insect nerve membranes, triggering repetitive nerve firing, paralysis, and quick knockdown.
- Acaricidal suppression: Unlike many basic pyrethroids that flare mite populations, fenpropathrin provides direct contact kill against pest mites.
Approved Target Crops and Pest Complex
Fenpropathrin is registered for commercial application against severe mixed insect and mite infestations.
Major registered crop uses:
- Cotton: Controls pink bollworm, spotted bollworm, American bollworm, alongside whiteflies and jassids.
- Tea: Effectively suppresses red spider mites, tea mosquito bug, and caterpillars on mature foliage.
- Vegetable crops: Manages fruit borers, aphids, and spider mites on brinjal, tomato, and chilli.
- Cardamom and plantation crops: Controls thrips and capsule borers during reproductive development.
Spraying Instructions and Applicator Safety
Safe and precise chemical handling ensures maximum efficacy while protecting farm workers and pollinators.
Safe handling guidelines:
- Label dose compliance: Measure strictly per official label instructions; avoid tank-mixing with strongly alkaline substances.
- Honeybee protection: Do not spray during active flower blooming periods to protect foraging pollinator populations.
- Personal protective equipment: Wear chemical-resistant rubber gloves, face shields, and respirators during spray preparation.
- Waiting period: Respect approved pre-harvest intervals (PHI) to ensure harvest produce complies with maximum residue limits.
Official source
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Common questions
What is the active chemical ingredient in Danitol?
Danitol contains Fenpropathrin 10% EC, a broad-spectrum synthetic pyrethroid insecticide and acaricide.
Does Danitol control both caterpillars and mites?
Yes, fenpropathrin is unique among pyrethroids for delivering both potent caterpillar knockdown and direct acaricidal action against mites.
Why should spraying Danitol during active crop flowering be avoided?
Synthetic pyrethroids can be toxic to beneficial honeybees; spraying should be avoided during peak flower bloom and pollination.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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