Selective Feeding Blocker
FLONICAMID 10% SC
A novel insecticide specifically targeting sucking pests. It triggers a rapid cessation of feeding, which protects crops from immediate damage and stops the transmission of destructive viruses.
Active: Flonicamid 10%
Formulation: 10% SC
Action: Homopteran Feeding Blocker
Mode of Action
Flonicamid acts as a selective homopteran feeding blocker by disrupting stylet penetration and salivation. This results in an immediate cessation of feeding, preventing further crop damage. The target pests eventually die through starvation.
Key Benefits
- Rapid Results: Stops pest feeding within minutes of contact or ingestion.
- Virus Management: By stopping salivation, it effectively prevents the spread of plant viruses.
- IPM Friendly: Highly selective action ensures minimal impact on beneficial predatory insects.
- Rainfastness: Strong penetration into plant tissues provides reliable control.
Primary Target Pests
- Aphids (Aphis spp.)
- Whitefly (Bemisia tabaci)
- Brown plant hopper (Nilaparvata lugens)
- Jassids (Amrasca biguttula)