SKYSTAR Insecticide

Contact and Systemic Crop Protection

₹480.00

Indofil SKYSTAR: The Breakthrough Solution for Hopper Management in Paddy

SKYSTAR is a premium, high-efficiency systemic insecticide from Indofil Industries, engineered specifically to combat the devastating "Hopper Complex" in paddy fields. Utilizing its revolutionary "5 Gear Technology," SKYSTAR provides comprehensive protection by disrupting the pest’s nervous system, causing immediate paralysis and preventing the resurgence of future populations.


Technical Profile

  • Technical Name: Dinotefuran 15% + Pymetrozine 45% WG

  • Formulation Type: Water Dispersible Granules (WG)

  • Mode of Action: Contact, Ingestion, and Systemic.

  • The "5 Gear" Advantage:

    1. Paralysis: Immediately affects the nervous system of the hopper.

    2. Stop Feeding: Prevents the pest from consuming plant tissue instantly.

    3. Stop Movement: Restricts all locomotion.

    4. Pest Fall-off: Causes the insects to detach and fall from the crop canopy.

    5. Stop Resurgence: Effectively prevents the next generation of hoppers from building up.


Target Crops & Pests

SKYSTAR is primarily formulated for the Rice (Paddy) crop. It is highly recommended for application when the Economic Threshold Level (ETL) of 5–10 Brown Plant Hoppers per hill is reached.

Crop

Target Pests

Rice (Paddy)

Brown Plant Hopper (BPH), White Backed Plant Hopper (WBPH), Green Leaf Hopper (GLH), and Rice Earhead Bug

Key Benefits for Farmers

  • Long-Duration Protection: Offers an early and extended window of safety, reducing the number of sprays required per season.

  • Crop Resilience: Known for providing a healthy "greening effect," helping the rice crop recover from pest stress and supporting better growth.

  • Systemic Power: Effectively spreads throughout the plant’s xylem and phloem, ensuring that even pests hidden deep within the canopy are eliminated.


Application Guidelines

  • Dosage: 333 grams per hectare (apply with approximately 500 liters of water).

  • Method: Foliar spray. Ensure thorough coverage of the paddy canopy.

  • Safety Warning: This product is toxic to honey bees. Please avoid application during the active foraging period of bees.


Disclaimer: This product is for agricultural use only. Always read the label for specific safety instructions. As per store policy, all sales are final, and there is no provision for repair, replacement, or return of products.


Target Pest Reference

![Close-up of a Brown Plant Hopper (BPH) on a rice stem, showing its distinctive brownish-winged appearance.] ![Close-up of a Green Leaf Hopper (GLH) on a rice leaf, highlighting its vibrant green body.]