Technical content and novel neuro-muscular mode of action
- Active ingredient: Flonicamid 50% WG (pyridinecarboxamide chemical class, IRAC Group 29).
- Mode of action: Modulates potassium inward-rectifying channels in insect chordotonal stretch organs, inducing irreversible cessation of salivation and feeding.
- Immediate crop protection: Target pests stop feeding within 30 minutes of spray contact, completely preventing further crop sap drainage and virus transmission.
- Unique chemistry: Zero cross-resistance to neonicotinoids, organophosphates, pyrethroids, or carbamates, making it an essential resistance management tool.
Target insect pests and registered crop portfolio
- Cotton: Highly effective against sucking pests including aphids, jassids, and whiteflies.
- Paddy (Rice): Benchmark insecticide for the control of Brown Plant Hopper (BPH) and White Backed Plant Hopper (WBPH).
- Chilli: Controls chilli thrips and aphids, arresting curl symptoms without damaging beneficial predators.
- Vegetables: Controls aphids and whiteflies in tomato, potato, and cucurbits.
- Systemic and translaminar: Moves acropetally through xylem sap and penetrates leaf lamina to protect leaf undersides.
Spraying method, equipment, and pollinator safety
- Application window: Spray at the first sighting of sucking pest nymphs or adult hoppers before economic threshold is breached.
- Water volume: Use 150 to 200 litres of clean water per acre with fine hollow cone nozzles for uniform canopy wetting.
- Beneficial safety: Unmatched environmental profile with high safety margin for honeybees, green lacewings, and predatory spiders.
- Waiting period: Respect the CIB&RC approved pre-harvest interval (PHI) before crop harvest.
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Common questions
What is the technical content of Ulala insecticide?
Ulala contains Flonicamid 50% WG, a selective systemic anti-feedant insecticide.
How does Flonicamid stop sucking pests from feeding?
It disrupts insect chordotonal stretch organs, paralyzing mouthparts so pests starve to death within 2 to 3 days.
Which hopper pests does Ulala control in paddy?
It provides exceptional control of Brown Plant Hopper (BPH) and White Backed Plant Hopper (WBPH).
Is Ulala safe for honeybees and beneficial insects?
Yes, Flonicamid is selective and possesses high safety toward honeybees and beneficial natural enemies.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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