Safex LMG Insecticide – Pyriproxyfen 5% + Diafenthiuron 25% SE

Safex LMG Dual-Action Insecticide for Cotton Sucking Pests

Safex LMG is a dual-action insecticide containing Pyriproxyfen 5% and Diafenthiuron 25% in a suspo-emulsion formulation. It is registered for controlling whiteflies, thrips, jassids and aphids in cotton.

The combination targets different pest-development stages through two distinct modes of action. Diafenthiuron disrupts mitochondrial energy production in susceptible nymphs and adults, while Pyriproxyfen interferes with insect growth, development and reproduction.

By combining adult and nymph activity with insect-growth regulation, Safex LMG supports immediate reduction of active pest populations and suppression of the next generation when applied according to the label.

Safex LMG Product Specifications

Active Ingredients and Their Functions

Key Features of Safex LMG

• Dual Mode of Action: Combines energy-metabolism disruption with insect-growth regulation.
• Multiple Life-Stage Activity: Targets susceptible eggs, nymphs and adults through complementary activity.
• Whitefly Management: Helps control active whiteflies and suppress future population development.
• Broad Sucking-Pest Spectrum: Registered against whitefly, thrips, jassid and aphid in cotton.
• Contact and Stomach Activity: Diafenthiuron acts when susceptible pests contact or ingest treated plant material.
• Insect-Growth Regulation: Pyriproxyfen prevents normal development and reproduction of susceptible pests.
• SE Formulation: Suspo-emulsion formulation combines active ingredients in a sprayable liquid system.

How Safex LMG Works

Diafenthiuron Activity

Diafenthiuron belongs to the thiourea group and functions as a pro-insecticide. After activation, it interferes with mitochondrial ATP synthesis, disrupting the energy supply required for normal movement, feeding and survival.

It provides contact and stomach activity against susceptible nymphs and adults. Good coverage of the crop canopy, including lower leaf surfaces, is important for satisfactory control.

Pyriproxyfen Activity

Pyriproxyfen is an insect growth regulator that mimics juvenile hormone. It interferes with egg development, moulting, adult emergence and reproductive processes in susceptible insects.

Because Pyriproxyfen primarily disrupts development rather than providing immediate adult knockdown, its full population-suppression effect may become more apparent over time.

Registered Crop, Pests and Dosage

Registered-use warning: The available registered recommendation is for cotton. Do not advertise or apply Safex LMG on another crop unless that crop appears on the current product label.

Dose and Pack Coverage

Coverage note: These are mathematical calculations based on the registered dose range. Select the actual dose strictly according to the current label and qualified agricultural guidance.

Approximate Quantity for Spray Pumps

If approximately 202 litres of water are used per acre, the crop-wise dose corresponds to roughly 2–2.5 ml of Safex LMG per litre of water.

Calculation warning: Per-pump quantities are approximate. The complete registered product dose must be distributed uniformly over exactly one acre using the label-specified total water volume.

Benefits for Cotton Farmers

• Controls four important sucking-pest groups in cotton.
• Helps reduce active nymph and adult pest populations.
• Disrupts the development of eggs and immature insects.
• Helps suppress successful adult emergence and reproduction.
• Provides complementary modes of action within one formulation.
• Useful where cotton has mixed infestations of whitefly, thrips, jassid and aphid.
• Supports population management beyond immediate adult control.
• Can be incorporated into an insecticide-resistance management programme.

Recommended Application Timing

Inspect the cotton crop regularly and apply Safex LMG when label-listed sucking pests reach the locally recommended economic threshold. Early application against developing whitefly and other sucking-pest populations generally provides better management than treatment after a severe outbreak.

Examine the upper and lower surfaces of leaves because whitefly nymphs and eggs are commonly found on the underside. Consider pest life stages, beneficial-insect activity and local agricultural advice before spraying.

How to Apply Safex LMG

1. Confirm that the crop is cotton and correctly identify the target sucking pests.
2. Read the complete product label and accompanying leaflet.
3. Measure the field area accurately.
4. Calculate the required product within the registered dose range.
5. Wear the protective equipment specified on the label.
6. Shake the closed bottle thoroughly before measuring the formulation.
7. Half-fill the spray tank with clean water.
8. Add the measured quantity slowly while agitating the tank.
9. Add the remaining water and mix thoroughly.
10. Spray the cotton canopy uniformly, including the lower leaf surfaces.
11. Maintain agitation throughout the application.
12. Avoid excessive runoff and overlapping spray passes.
13. Use the prepared spray mixture on the same day.

Best Application Practices

• Use a calibrated knapsack or power sprayer.
• Select a nozzle that provides uniform coverage of both leaf surfaces.
• Spray during the early morning or evening.
• Avoid application during strong wind or expected rainfall.
• Do not spray severely drought-stressed, waterlogged or heat-stressed cotton.
• Do not use more than the registered dose.
• Observe the 35-day pre-harvest interval.
• Follow the label-specified re-entry period after application.

Insecticide-Resistance Management

Repeated use of insecticides with the same biochemical action can select resistant pest populations. Although LMG contains two active ingredients, it should not be used repeatedly without rotation.

• Apply only when pest monitoring indicates a genuine need.
• Do not make consecutive unnecessary applications of the same combination.
• Rotate later sprays with effective insecticides having different modes of action.
• Do not reduce the registered dose on difficult infestations.
• Use recommended cotton cultivars and balanced nutrition.
• Control alternate weed hosts of sucking pests.
• Conserve natural enemies by avoiding unnecessary broad-spectrum sprays.

Integrated Sucking-Pest Management

• Monitor whitefly adults and nymphs on representative leaves.
• Use yellow sticky traps as a monitoring aid where appropriate.
• Remove heavily infested weeds and alternate hosts around the field.
• Avoid excessive nitrogen that can encourage soft vegetative growth.
• Maintain proper irrigation and crop spacing.
• Prevent unnecessary movement of infested plant material between fields.
• Consider natural enemies and beneficial insects when selecting spray timing.

Compatibility

Prepare a tank mixture only when the labels of all intended products permit the combination. Conduct a small jar test before mixing Safex LMG with an unfamiliar insecticide, fungicide, fertilizer or adjuvant.

Do not prepare a full tank mixture if the jar test produces separation, precipitation, excessive foam or heat. Obtain expert advice where compatibility is uncertain.

Crop and Environmental Safety

• Use only on registered crops and target pests.
• Avoid spray drift onto nearby crops, flowering plants and water bodies.
• Do not spray when bees are actively foraging.
• Protect aquatic environments from spray, runoff and equipment-wash water.
• Do not contaminate ponds, canals, wells or drinking-water sources.
• Do not apply more frequently than permitted by the current label.

Human-Safety Precautions

• The product pack carries a danger warning; handle it carefully.
• Read the entire label before opening the bottle.
• Wear label-specified gloves, clothing, footwear and face or eye protection.
• Avoid inhaling spray mist and prevent contact with skin or eyes.
• Do not eat, drink, smoke or chew during mixing and spraying.
• Wash exposed skin and contaminated clothing immediately after use.
• Store in the original sealed and labelled container.
• Keep away from children, food, animal feed and household articles.
• Never reuse the empty insecticide container.

First-Aid Information

If exposure occurs, move the affected person away from the source and follow the first-aid directions printed on the product label. If the product is swallowed, inhaled or enters the eyes, seek medical attention promptly and carry the container or label.

No specific antidote is generally stated for this formulation; treatment is symptomatic and supportive under medical supervision.

Important Product Clarifications

• Safex LMG is an insecticide, not a fertilizer or plant-growth product.
• Diafenthiuron does not provide a useful urea-fertilizer dose to the crop.
• Do not describe its activity as producing a “phototoxic result” on the crop.
• Correct label use is necessary to minimise crop and environmental risk.
• It does not directly control fungal diseases, bacterial diseases or weeds.
• Complete pest eradication cannot be guaranteed under every field condition.

Why Farmers Can Choose Safex LMG

• Contains Pyriproxyfen 5% + Diafenthiuron 25% SE.
• Combines two distinct insecticidal modes of action.
• Targets multiple developmental stages of sucking pests.
• Registered against whitefly, thrips, jassid and aphid in cotton.
• Helps reduce active pests and suppress the next generation.
• Provides a crop-specific dose of approximately 405–506 ml per acre.
• Available in a 1-litre pack as shown.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the technical name of Safex LMG?

It contains Pyriproxyfen 5% + Diafenthiuron 25% SE.

Which crop is Safex LMG recommended for?

The available registered recommendation is for cotton.

Which pests does it control in cotton?

It is registered against whitefly, thrips, jassid and aphid.

What is the dose of Safex LMG per acre?

The registered dose of 1000–1250 ml per hectare is approximately 405–506 ml per acre.

How much water should be used per acre?

The registered water volume of 500 litres per hectare is approximately 202 litres per acre.

How much area will a one-litre bottle cover?

At the registered dose range, one litre is mathematically sufficient for approximately 1.98–2.47 acres.

What is the waiting period before cotton harvest?

The stated pre-harvest interval is 35 days.

Does Safex LMG control whitefly eggs?

Pyriproxyfen affects eggs and immature developmental stages and helps prevent successful adult emergence and reproduction.

Does Safex LMG provide immediate whitefly control?

Diafenthiuron acts against susceptible active stages, while Pyriproxyfen provides population suppression through growth regulation. Field response depends on pest stage, coverage and infestation level.

Can Safex LMG be used on vegetables?

Vegetables are not included in the available registered recommendation. Do not apply it to another crop unless that crop is printed on the current pack label.

Does Diafenthiuron turn into fertilizer after application?

No. Diafenthiuron is a pro-insecticide converted into an active insecticidal metabolite. It should not be represented as a source of urea nutrition.

Disclaimer: The information provided is for general guidance only. Always adhere to the registered crop, target pests, dose, water volume, pre-harvest interval, protective equipment and application directions printed on the current product label and accompanying leaflet.