Chemical classification and translaminar systemic action
- Third-generation neonicotinoid: Furanicotinyl subclass (IRAC Group 4A) acting as an agonist at insect nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChR).
- Immediate feeding cessation: Causes intense nerve excitation, tremors, and paralysis, stopping insect sap feeding within hours of application.
- Translaminar penetration: Rapidly penetrates leaf surfaces and translocates across plant tissues, controlling hoppers hiding on the underside of leaves and inside dense tillers.
Approved target crops and insect pests
Approved under CIBRC label directions for managing Brown Plant Hopper (Nilaparvata lugens) and Whitebacked Planthopper (Sogatella furcifera) in paddy; jassids, aphids, and whiteflies in cotton; and sucking pests in vegetable and horticultural crops.
Proper paddy spraying technique and safety
- In rice, direct the spray nozzle toward the base of the plant tillers where plant hoppers congregate, rather than spraying solely over the top canopy.
- Maintain adequate water volume (typically 200 liters per acre in field crops) to ensure thorough coverage of tiller bases.
- Dissolves completely as a Soluble Granule (SG) without nozzle clogging; observe the mandatory Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI) printed on the container label.
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Common questions
What is the formulation type of Dinotefuran 20% SG?
It is formulated as Soluble Granules (SG) that dissolve fully in water without leaving gritty residue, ensuring uniform spraying.
How does Dinotefuran control Brown Plant Hopper (BPH) in paddy?
Its translaminar and systemic xylem movement penetrates dense tillers, rapidly paralyzing both nymphs and adult hoppers and halting crop damage.
Where should farmers direct the spray nozzle when targeting BPH?
Spray wands should be directed down toward the base of the rice plant stems and tillers where planthoppers live and feed on sap.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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