Oberon Bayer
Spiromesifen 240 SC (22.9% w/w)
₹7150.00₹5383.00
Overview | Description |
Product Name | Oberon Insecticide |
Brand | Bayer |
Category | Insecticide |
Technical Content | Spiromesifen 240 SC (22.9% w/w) |
Classfication | Chemical |
Toxicity | Blue |
Bayer Oberon is a broad-spectrum, advanced foliar insecticide and acaricide formulated with Spiromesifen 240 SC (22.9% w/w) (Suspension Concentrate). It belongs to the keto-enol (tetronic acid derivative) chemical class and functions as a lipid biosynthesis inhibitor (LBI). It disrupts fatty acid production in target pests, effectively halting their development, reducing female fertility, and providing strong ovicidal and nymphicidal control.
Key Product Features & Benefits
Multi-Stage Control: Highly effective on eggs, nymphs, and juveniles, as well as reducing adult female fecundity.
Translaminar Action: Possesses lipophilic properties that bind to leaf cuticles and slightly penetrate the leaf lamina, offering extended residual protection and reaching pests on the undersides of leaves.
Resistance Management: Features a unique mode of action that makes it an excellent rotation partner for controlling populations resistant to traditional organophosphates or synthetic pyrethroids.
IPM Compatibility: Safe on many beneficial natural predators and pollinators when used according to label instructions.
Crop-Wise Dosage and Application Table
Crop Category | Recommended Crops | Target Pests | Dosage per Acre | Dilution Rate (per Litre of Water) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Commercial Crops | Cotton | Whiteflies & Mites | 240 ml | 1.2 ml |
Vegetable Crops | Tomato | Whiteflies & Mites | 250 ml | 1.25 ml |
Vegetable Crops | Okra (Bhindi) | Red Spider Mite | 160 – 200 ml | 0.8 – 1.0 ml |
Vegetable Crops | Chilli | Yellow Mite | 100 – 160 ml | 0.5 – 0.8 ml |
Vegetable Crops | Brinjal (Eggplant) | Red Spider Mite | 160 ml | 0.8 ml |
Fruits & Horticulture | Apple | European Red Mite, Red Spider Mite | 60 – 120 ml (or canopy-based spray) | 0.3 ml |
Fruits & Horticulture | Tea | Red Spider Mite | 200 ml | 1.0 ml |
Best Time to Spray
Pest Stage: Apply preventively or at the very first sight of whitefly or mite colonies before populations expand heavily.
Weather & Timing: Spray during the early morning or late afternoon when temperatures are cooler and wind speeds are low to ensure maximum slow drying time and leaf absorption. Avoid applications during intense midday heat.
Safety Precautions
Personal Protection: Always wear chemical-resistant gloves, a face mask, protective clothing, and eye protection during mixing and spray operations.
Handling Protocols: Do not eat, drink, or smoke while handling the product. Avoid skin contact and inhalation of the spray mist.
Environmental Care: Do not contaminate local water bodies, fish ponds, or drainage canals. Keep applications away from sensitive buffer zones.
Storage: Store the container securely in its original packaging in a cool, dry, well-ventilated space, safely locked away from children, livestock, and food products.
