Insecticides
DEFENDER
Dinotefuran 20% SG — Systemic + contact action; quick knockdown with long residual; effective at low dose; protects new growth from within
Insecticides
SG formulation
IRAC 4A
150–200 g/acre
24 months shelf life
| Technical | Dinotefuran 20% SG |
|---|---|
| Chemical group | Neonicotinoid |
| Mode of action | nAChR competitive modulator |
| Resistance group | IRAC 4A |
| Target crops | Cotton, Paddy, Chilli, Vegetables, Pulses, Sugarcane, Maize |
| Target pests / disease | Aphids, Jassids, Whitefly, Thrips, Leafhopper, Mealybugs |
| Recommended dose | 150–200 g/acre |
| Water volume | 200–250 L/acre |
| Waiting period (PHI) | Cotton & paddy 21 days; chilli & vegetables 7 days; pulses 14 days |
| Registered as | Insecticide |
| Toxicity class (WHO) | III |
| Label hazard band | Blue — indicative; the registered label governs |
| Regulatory framework | Insecticides Act 1968 and Insecticides Rules 1971 — CIB&RC registration |
| Shelf life | 24 months |
Pack sizes
100 / 250 / 500g1kg
First aid. No specific antidote; treat symptomatically
Always read the label before use. Use only as directed and observe the recommended waiting period before harvest.
Always read the label before use. Use only as directed and observe the recommended waiting period before harvest.
