KEEFUN Insecticide/Fungicide
Tofenpyrad 15% EC, 1L
₹950.00
PI Keefun is a unique and innovative "dual-action" solution containing Tolfenpyrad 15% EC. It is highly distinctive in the market because it acts as both a powerful broad-spectrum insecticide and an effective fungicide, providing comprehensive protection against a variety of pests and diseases simultaneously.
Product Overview
Technical Name: Tolfenpyrad 15% EC
Chemical Group: Pyrazole
Mode of Action:
Insecticidal: It inhibits the mitochondrial electron transport system (Complex I), leading to a total energy shutdown in the target pest. It works through contact and stomach action.
Fungicidal: It prevents the development of certain fungal pathogens by interfering with their energy production.
Special Features:
Antifeedant Action: Insects stop feeding immediately after contact, preventing further crop damage.
Ovicidal Effect: Effective at killing the eggs of various pests, preventing population explosions.
Broad Spectrum: Targets a wide array of sucking pests, caterpillars, and fungal issues in a single application.
Key Benefits
Versatility: One product manages multiple problems—thrips, diamondback moths, and powdery mildew—all at once.
Resistance Management: Due to its unique mode of action, it is an excellent tool for controlling pests and diseases that have developed resistance to conventional chemistries.
Crop Vigor: Improves the overall health and "greenness" of the plant, leading to better yield quality.
Safety: Safe for the crop when used at recommended dosages and has a relatively favorable environmental profile.
Recommended Uses & Dosage
Keefun is widely used for high-value vegetable and fruit crops.
Crop | Target Pests | Target Diseases | Dosage (per Acre) |
|---|---|---|---|
Chilli | Thrips, Aphids, Mites | Powdery Mildew | 400 ml |
Cabbage | Diamondback Moth (DBM) | — | 400 ml |
Okra | Jassids, Thrips, Whiteflies | — | 400 ml |
Cumin | Thrips, Aphids | Powdery Mildew | 400 ml |
Mango | Hopper, Mealybugs | Powdery Mildew | 1 ml per Litre |
Onion | Thrips | Purple Blotch | 400 ml |
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Application Instructions
Water Volume: For foliar spray, use 200 litres of water per acre to ensure thorough and uniform coverage of the canopy.
Timing: Apply at the early appearance of pests or diseases. For Diamondback Moth in cabbage, it is most effective when applied at the 1st or 2nd instar larval stages.
Method: Use a fine mist spray, ensuring that the undersides of the leaves are well-covered.
Safety Precautions
Protective Gear: Always wear protective clothing, chemical-resistant gloves, and a face mask while mixing and spraying.
Pollinators: Keefun is toxic to bees. Avoid spraying during the active flowering period to protect local pollinators.
Weather Conditions: Avoid spraying during high-velocity winds or if rain is expected within 2-4 hours.
Storage: Keep in a cool, ventilated place, strictly out of reach of children and far from food and animal feed.
Waiting Period (PHI): Strictly observe the Pre-Harvest Interval (ranging from 5 to 15 days depending on the crop) to maintain food safety standards.
