Chlorfenapyr 240 g/L SC

ICAMA Reg. No. PD20170694

Product Category: Insecticides 

A potent insecticide and acaricide offering effective control over a broad spectrum of pests across various crops, ensuring enhanced crop protection and yield.

Why Choose Chlorfenapyr 240 g/L SC?

• Disrupts mitochondrial energy production in pests, leading to effective control.

• Exhibits both contact and stomach action, ensuring comprehensive pest management.

• Effective against pests resistant to conventional insecticides.

Key Features:

1.      Unique Mode of Action: Chlorfenapyr is a pro-insecticide that, upon activation within the pest, disrupts oxidative phosphorylation in mitochondria, leading to energy depletion and pest mortality.

2.      Broad-Spectrum Efficacy: Controls a wide range of pests, including Lepidopteran larvae, mites, and thrips, across various crops.

3.      Resistance Management Tool: Effective against pests that have developed resistance to other insecticide classes, making it a valuable component in integrated pest management programs.

Detailed Description:

Chlorfenapyr 240 g/L SC is a suspension concentrate formulation designed to combat a diverse array of agricultural pests. As a member of the pyrrole class of insecticides, chlorfenapyr functions as a pro-insecticide, requiring bioactivation within the target organism. Once ingested or contacted, it undergoes metabolic activation by mixed-function oxidases to produce an active metabolite that uncouples oxidative phosphorylation in the mitochondria. This disruption halts ATP production, leading to cellular dysfunction and eventual death of the pest. This mode of action is particularly advantageous in managing populations of pests that have developed resistance to other insecticide classes, such as organophosphates, carbamates, and pyrethroids. The formulation exhibits both contact and stomach toxicity, ensuring that pests are effectively controlled upon ingestion or direct exposure. Its broad-spectrum activity encompasses various pests, including the beet armyworm (Spodoptera exigua), diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella), two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae), and western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis). Chlorfenapyr's unique action and efficacy make it an essential tool in integrated pest management strategies, aiming to reduce the reliance on traditional chemistries and mitigate the development of resistance.

Effective Against:

·         Cabbage:

• Beet Armyworm (Spodoptera exigua): A destructive pest causing defoliation and significant yield loss.

• Diamondback Moth (Plutella xylostella): Notorious for developing resistance to many insecticides, it damages foliage and affects crop quality.

·         Tomato:

• Two-Spotted Spider Mite (Tetranychus urticae): Causes stippling and discoloration of leaves, leading to reduced photosynthesis and yield.

• Western Flower Thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis): Vectors for several plant viruses and cause direct feeding damage.

·         Cotton:

• Cotton Bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera): Feeds on bolls, leading to direct yield losses and quality degradation.

• Red Spider Mite (Tetranychus cinnabarinus): Infests leaves, causing them to curl, dry, and eventually fall off.

Registered Scope and Method of Use

Technical Application Requirements:

1.      Timing & Frequency: Apply at the onset of pest infestation, targeting early larval or nymphal stages to maximize efficacy. Follow recommended application intervals to prevent resurgence.

2.      Application Technique: Utilize calibrated spraying equipment to ensure uniform coverage. Employ sufficient water volume to achieve thorough wetting of the plant canopy.

3.      Environmental Considerations: Chlorfenapyr is toxic to aquatic organisms and bees. Avoid application during periods when pollinators are active and prevent runoff to water bodies.

4.      Resistance Management: Incorporate chlorfenapyr into a rotational program with insecticides of different modes of action. Limit the number of applications per season and integrate with non-chemical control methods to mitigate resistance development.