DAITA
(Pyriproxyfen 10% EC)

DAITA
Pyriproxyfen 10% EC
Pack Size : 100ml/250ml/500ml/1 ltr/5 ltr
Class : Insecticide
Directions of Use : Foliar spray
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Crop Pests CIB DOSE / Ha ** Water volume litre/ha
Cotton Whitefly 500 ml 500
Brinjal Whitefly , Jassids 500 ml 300
Okra Whitefly , Jassids 500 ml 300
Chilli Whitefly, Aphids 500 ml 300

 

** Based on Internal study Daita can be used @ 500 ml / acre ( When Pest Population is high)

PRODUCT FEATURES

  • Daita is Pyriproxyfen 10% EC
  • It is an Insect Growth Regulator (IGR)
  • It controls all the stages of Whitefly i.e. Eggs, Nymphs and Adults
  • It does not allow the hatching of eggs
  • Daita inhibits metamorphosis of Nymph to Adult
  • Daita causes sterility in adults. Hence even if Adults are seen in Daita treated plot, they cannot reproduce or damage the crops
  • Daita can be sprayed at any stage of crop
  • Daita controls transmission of Leaf Curl Virus (CLCV) by controlling its vector
  • Daita has translaminar activity, so it even kills the pest present at lower side of the leaves
  • Complete control can be seen after 4-5 days
  • Daita controls Sooty mold that is spread by whitefly
  • It induces greening effect and results in better yield as Pyriproxyfen has excellent Phytotonic Effects
  • When the population reaches ETL (3-5 Adult per leaf), spray of Daita should be done on the recommended dose
  • Long residual control
  • Safe for bees and other beneficial insects
  • Low toxicity and environment friendly
  • No effect on pollination or fruit set
  • Gives best result when applied early: at that time nymphal population is high

MODE OF ACTION

  • Daita is a novel juvenile hormone that mimics and acts by suppressing embryogenesis within the insect egg
  • It inhibits metamorphosis and adult emergence of target insects
  • It does not kill adult insects directly but hatching of eggs laid by treated adults will be suppressed
  • Daita regulates the transition from one developmental stage to another
  • Daita artificially enhance the JH level preventing progression to adult stage
  • Daita interferes with the molting hormone and disrupts the normal development of insect

METHOD & TIME OF APPLICATION

  • Mix the recommended dose in ¼ of the recommended quantity of water with agitation
  • Add remaining quantity of water with continuous agitation and spray on the foliage
  • Spray during early stage of the crop when white fly Population is low. As this time nymphal population will be high on underside of leaf
  • Best time of application is early morning or late evening
  • Ensure complete dispersion of the product in water before spraying of the spray solution.

SAFETY INSTRUCTION AND ANTIDOTE

  • Uniform foliar spray ensuring full coverage
  • Maintain agitation while spraying to get best results
  • There should be an interval of at least 10-15 days between the 1st and the 2nd spray
  • Spray should not be done more than twice in any crop
  • 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
  • Avoid inhalation the spray mist, fog and vapors
  • Take bath properly after application
  • Antidote – No specific antidote is known. Treat symptomatically