Diafenthiuron + AcuSpray Cotton

₹1450.00₹900.00

Component Descriptions

  • Diafenthiuron 50% WP

    (e.g.,

    Dhanuka Pager

    ,

    Adama Agas

    , or

    Syngenta Polo

    ):

    • Action: A broad-spectrum insecticide and acaricide with systemic, contact, and translaminar activity.

    • Target Pests: Highly effective against aphids, whiteflies, thrips, and jassids.

    • Unique Feature: It acts as a pro-insecticide that inhibits mitochondrial respiration, causing immediate paralysis. It also has a phytotonic effect, which helps the crop stay green and healthy.

  • Coromandel AcuSpray Cotton:

    • Action: A 100% water-soluble foliar fertilizer customized for Indian cotton farming.

    • Composition: Contains a balanced ratio of Nitrogen (11%), Potassium (37%), Zinc, Boron, and Magnesium.

    • Function: Optimized for foliar absorption at a specific pH to reduce flower/boll drop and increase staple length and strength.

Benefits for Aphid Control in Cotton

  • Rapid Feeding Cessation: Diafenthiuron stops aphids from feeding almost instantly, preventing further damage even before the pest dies (usually in 3–4 days).

  • Hidden Pest Control: The translaminar action allows the chemical to penetrate the leaf and kill aphids hiding on the undersides.

  • Stress Recovery: Aphid attacks cause sap loss and stunting; AcuSpray Cotton provides the necessary Potassium and micronutrients to restore plant vigor and support the heavy nutrient demand during boll development.

  • Yield Preservation: By combining pest control with nutrition, this mix ensures that the plant directs its energy toward producing more and heavier bolls rather than just surviving the infestation.

Recommended Dosage & Application

  • Diafenthiuron 50% WP: 250 grams per acre (approx. 25g per 15L spray pump).

  • AcuSpray Cotton: 10 grams per litre of water (approx. 150g per 15L spray pump).

  • Timing: Apply at the first sign of aphid infestation or when the pest population reaches the Economic Threshold Level (ETL).