DIATRON
(Diafenthiuron 50% WP)

DIATRON
Diafenthiuron 50% WP
Pack Size : 1kg, 500gm, 250gm, 25gm Pouch
Class : Insecticides
Directions of Use : Foliar spray
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Crop Pests CIB DOSE / Ha Water volume litre/ha
Cotton Whitefly,aphids,thrips,jassids 600 gm 500-1000
Cabbage DBM 500-750
Chilli Mite 500-750
Brinjal Whitefly 500-750
Cardamom Thrips, Capsule borer 800 gm 1000
Citrus Mites 2g/Litre of water –

PRODUCT FEATURES

  • DIATRON is a broad-spectrum insecticide and acaricide also
  • It has both contact and stomach action
  • It is also having systemic action
  • One shot solution of sucking pest and mites
  • It also shows vapor action means it works well in dense crops
  • Immediately after uptake feeding, movability and reproduction stops
  • After treatment pest does not damage but remain immobile on the crop until death in about 3-4 days
  • Effective against all growth stages of insects and mites i.e. larvae, nymph and adult
  • It has also some Ovicidal action
  • It belongs to thiourea group of insecticides
  • It is effective against insects and mites which are resistant to conventional pesticides
  • It has translaminar activity which allows control of hidden pests on the underside of the leaves
  • It also has some phytotonic effect
  • It has quick knockdown and long duration control
  • It is almost compatible with other insecticides
  • Comparatively selective for beneficial insects
  • It has no cross resistance
  • Suitable for integrated pest management (IPM)

MODE OF ACTION

  • DIATRON is a pro-insecticide, after application it has first to be converted to its active form
  • The active compound then acts on a specific part of the energy-producing enzymes in the mitochondria
  • This disturbance in mitochondrial respiration results immediate paralysis of the pest after intake or contact with the product
  • Pests are immediately paralysed and then die by starvation or fumigant action in 3-4 days

METHOD & TIME OF APPLICATION

  • Foliar spray is recommended
  • First spray is recommended at appearance of pest infestation and subsequent 2-3 sprays at 10-15 days interval depends on severity of pest
  • Add slowly the required quantity of diatron to a little quantity of water and stir well with a stick or rod
  • Add remaining recommended quantity of water, and spray uniformly

SAFETY INSTRUCTION AND ANTIDOTE

  • Uniform spray should be advisable
  • Do not spray during foggy climate
  • Do not mix with bare hands
  • Wear safety equipment’s such as gloves, aprons, masks, etc.
  • Do not smoke, drink, eat and chew anything while spraying
  • Avoid contact with mouth, eyes and skin
  • Take bath properly after application
  • Antidote – No specific antidote is known. Treat symptomatically