Active ingredient and chemical classification
- Contains Dinotefuran 20% Soluble Granules (SG), representing third-generation furanicotinyl neonicotinoid chemistry (IRAC Group 4A).
- Binds to insect nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChR), blocking nerve signal transmission and inducing rapid paralysis and feeding cessation.
- Features exceptionally high water solubility and systemic translaminar activity, translocating quickly through leaf tissues to protect new shoots.
Target pests and labeled crop applications
- Paddy (rice): Highly effective against brown planthopper (Nilaparvata lugens) and white-backed planthopper (Sogatella furcifera).
- Cotton: Manages early and mid-season sucking pests including jassids, aphids, and whiteflies.
- Vegetables: Controls thrips and aphids in chilli, tomato, and brinjal crops.
- Provides quick knockdown, suppressing hopper populations before hopper burn damage causes lodging.
Application timing and spraying practices
- Apply at early hopper surge when field scouting reveals hoppers crossing economic threshold levels (5 to 10 hoppers per hill).
- Direct spray nozzles toward the lower stem base of paddy hills where planthoppers feed and reproduce.
- Strictly adhere to CIBRC approved label dosages, observe pre-harvest intervals, and wear personal protective equipment.
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Common questions
What is the active ingredient in Osheen insecticide?
Osheen contains Dinotefuran 20% SG (Soluble Granules).
Which major pest does Osheen control in paddy?
It specifically controls brown planthopper (BPH) and white-backed planthopper (WBPH) in rice.
Where should Osheen be directed during spraying in rice?
Sprays should be directed toward the lower base of paddy hills where planthoppers congregate.
What chemical class does Dinotefuran belong to?
It belongs to the third-generation furanicotinyl neonicotinoid class (IRAC Group 4A).
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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