HPM DHADAK Pyriproxifen 10% EC

Pyriproxyfen belongs to the family of juvenile hormone mimics analogue as it mimics natural hormone in insects and disrupts their growth.. Pyriproxyfen can affect an insect by contact and stomach . However, pyriproxyfen is rarely toxic to adult insects. Instead, it disturbs egg-laying and egg-hatch and keeps young insects from growing into adult forms. Pyriproxyfen affects many types of insects, including fleas, cockroaches, ticks, ants, carpet beetles, and mosquitoes.    

    Mode of action

It is a type of insect growth regulator that affects mostly young insects and eggs, it stop young insects from maturing into adults. It also works as a suppressor of embryogenesis, inhibitor of metamorphosis and reproduction

Applications

• Apply as soon as the insect population beings to appear in the field but before it reaches Economic Threshold Level (ETL). Weather should be clear, clam, no rains and no strong winds. 2-3 sprays are required at the interval of 7-14 days, depending upon the pest infestation. No more than three sprays in a season.
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