Buprofezin 50%

An insecticide and acaricide (insect growth regulator), each liter of which contains 500 grams of the active ingredient buprofezin in the form of a suspension concentrate.

• An insecticide with a high vapor pressure inhibits the process of chitin formation in the targeted pests, preventing them from molting to complete their life cycle and thus dying.
• It controls many pests, such as whiteflies, scale insects, mealybugs, leafhoppers, and psyllids (immature stages) on a wide and varied range of crops, fruit trees, and vegetables.
• Its effect takes 3-7 days compared to other pesticides with a knockdown effect due to its different mode of action, but the treated insects stop feeding immediately.
• It prevents the hatching of treated eggs and affects the ability of females to lay eggs.
• It is well distributed on all treated leaves and surfaces once sprayed due to its high vapor pressure.
• It has a secondary effect in preventing infection with viruses, as it controls their vector hosts, which are sucking insects.
• Suitable for breaking the resistance gained against insecticides from other chemical groups such as organophosphorus, carbamates, pyrethroids, and neonicotinoids.
• Suitable for IPM programs and many crops, and safe for natural enemies and predators.
• The effectiveness and efficiency of the pesticide will be increased when mixed with one of the specialized pesticides that have a knockdown effect.
• Its preferred to be tank mixed with an ionic spreading agent such as RH-surfer to increase efficacy.
• Can be mixed with many other common agrochemicals after doing a small scale jar test first.