Mainstar Adama
Diafenthiuron 50% WP
₹3100.00₹2231.00
Overview | Discription |
|---|---|
Product Name | MainStar |
Brand | Adama |
Category | Insecticide |
Technical content | Diafenthiuron 50 % WP |
Classifaction | Chemical |
Toxicity | Blue |
Adama Main Star is a broad-spectrum, advanced insecticide containing Diafenthiuron 50% WP (Wettable Powder). It acts as a contact and stomach poison with unique vapor action, making it highly effective against hard-to-kill sucking pests and mites. It disrupts the energy metabolism of pests, stopping them from feeding immediately and controlling infestations rapidly.
Crop-Wise Application & Dosage Table
Crop Category | Target Pests | Dosage per Acre | How/When to Apply |
Commercial Crops (Cotton, Chilli, Soyabean) | Whiteflies, Aphids, Jassids, Mites | 300 – 400 grams | Spray uniformly when pest population crosses economic threshold level (ETL). Ensure thorough coverage of the lower leaf surfaces. |
Vegetable Crops (Brinjal, Cabbage, Okra, Tomato) | Whiteflies, Thrips, Mites, Fruit Borers | 250 – 350 grams | Apply at the early appearance of pests. Maintain a gap of 10–14 days between successive sprays if required. |
Fruits & Horticulture Crops (Citrus, Pomegranate, Apple, Mango) | Mites, Aphids, Scale Insects | 1.5 – 2 grams per liter of water | Use high-volume spray equipment to ensure canopy penetration, particularly targeting leaf undersides and fruit clusters. |
Best Time to Spray
Time of Day:Spray during the early morning or late afternoon. Avoid spraying during peak sunlight hours or high temperatures, as rapid evaporation can reduce efficacy.
Weather Conditions:Apply on a calm, dry day. Avoid spraying if rain is expected within 4–6 hours to ensure the product settles properly on the foliage
P Safety Precautions
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):Always wear protective clothing, rubber gloves, goggles, and a face mask or respirator while mixing and spraying.
Handling:Do not eat, drink, or smoke while handling or applying the product. Wash hands and face thoroughly with soap and water immediately after work.
Environmental Safety:Avoid drift to non-target areas and water bodies. The product is toxic to aquatic life; do not contaminate streams, ponds, or drainage systems.
Storage:Keep the product tightly sealed in its original container, stored in a cool, dry,and well-ventilated place away from children, food, and animal feed.
Antidote:There is no specific antidote. Treat symptomatically and consult a physician immediately in case of accidental ingestion or exposure, showing them the product label.
