Indofil Alecto is a novel meta-diamide insecticide featuring Tenebenal technology. Designed to provide exceptional control over lepidopteran pests (such as fruit borer and tobacco caterpillar), it also offers some control over Jassids and Thrips. This contact and translaminar insecticide operates through both contact and ingestion action, delivering a larvicidal effect that ensures effective pest management. Alecto’s smarter activity and new chemistry offer enhanced stability, rain fastness, and safety, making it ideal for use in various crops such as chilli, brinjal, cabbage, and okra.
Product Specifications
Specification | Details |
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Brand | Indofil |
Product Name | Alecto |
Active Ingredient | Broflanilide 20% SC |
Technology | Tenebenal Technology (Meta-Diamide) |
Mode of Action | Binds to GABA receptors, disrupts nerve transmission, causing over-excitement of the insect’s nervous system |
Target Pests | Fruit Borer, Tobacco Caterpillar, Thrips, Jassids, Shoot, Diamond Back Moth |
Formulation | Suspension Concentrate (SC) |
PHI (Pre-Harvest Interval) | 1 day |
Rain Fastness | Strong |
Temp & Photostability | Excellent |
Odor | Odourless |
Crop Safety | High |
Dilution | 500 L of water per hectare |
Dosage | 125 ml/ha |
Key Features & Benefits
- New Chemistry: Features Tenebenal Technology for advanced pest control.
- Broad-Spectrum Control: Highly effective against lepidopteran pests like fruit borers and tobacco caterpillars, with some control over Jassids and Thrips.
- Dual Action: Works through both contact and ingestion, ensuring thorough pest management.
- Translaminar Movement: Penetrates plant tissues for deeper, more effective pest control.
- Smarter Activity: Provides strong rain fastness and high temperature and photostability for longer-lasting results.
- Safety & Low Environmental Impact: Odourless and with a low pre-harvest interval (PHI) of just 1 day, making it safe for both crops and the environment.
- High Crop Compatibility: Ideal for chilli, brinjal, cabbage, and okra.
Application & Dosage
- For Chilli, Brinjal, Cabbage, and Okra:
- Target Pests: Fruit Borer, Tobacco Caterpillar, Thrips, Jassids, Shoot, Diamond Back Moth
- Dosage: 125 ml per hectare
- Dilution: Mix with 500 liters of water
- Application: Use a knapsack sprayer or motorized sprayer for uniform coverage.