Dinotefuran 20% SG

About Dinotefuran 20% SG

Dinotefuran 20% SG is a highly effective, third-generation neonicotinoid insecticide. It is widely used in agriculture due to its "super-systemic" properties, meaning it is absorbed rapidly by plants and travels through their tissues to kill pests that are often hard to reach.

Here is a breakdown of what makes it unique and how to use it safely.

Key Features

• Mode of Action: It is both a systemic and translaminar insecticide. It moves from the upper surface of the leaf to the lower surface (translaminar) and throughout the plants vascular system (systemic), ensuring hidden pests are controlled.

• Fast Knockdown: It typically stops insect feeding within hours and causes death shortly after.

• Rainfastness: Once absorbed (usually within 3 hours), it is not easily washed away by rain.

• Phytotonic Effect: Often results in a "greening effect," making crops appear healthier after application.

Common Target Pests & Crops

It is primarily used to control sucking insects that are often resistant to older chemicals.

Application Tips

1. Water Volume: For foliar spray, use approximately 200 liters of water per acre to ensure thorough coverage.

2. Timing: Apply at the first sign of pest infestation (at the Economic Threshold Level).

3. Targeting BPH: When spraying rice for Brown Plant Hopper, ensure the spray reaches the base of the plant (near the water line) where these pests congregate.

4. Resistance Management: Rotate with insecticides from different chemical groups to prevent pests from becoming resistant.

Safety Precautions

IMPORTANT]

Dinotefuran is highly toxic to bees.13 Do not apply when bees are actively foraging or when crops/weeds are in bloom.14

• PPE: Always wear gloves, a mask, and protective clothing during mixing and application.

• Re-entry: Do not enter the treated field for at least 24 hours after spraying.

• PHI (Pre-Harvest Interval): Wait the recommended number of days (usually 1521 days depending on the crop) before harvesting.

• Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place away from children, food, and animal feed