Oxadiazine Insecticide
INDOXACARB 14.5% SC
Oxadiazine insecticide with unique pro-insecticide characteristics. Bio-activated inside the insect body for enhanced potency against lepidopteran pests, offering excellent crop safety and minimal impact on beneficials.
Active: Indoxacarb
Formulation: 14.5% SC (Suspension Concentrate)
Action: Contact & Ingestion
Product Information
Mode of Action
Indoxacarb is a “pro-insecticide.” Once ingested or absorbed, insect metabolic enzymes convert it into its highly active N-decarbomethoxyllated metabolite. This metabolite blocks voltage-dependent sodium channels in nerve cells, leading to paralysis, immediate feeding cessation, and death.
[Image of indoxacarb mode of action sodium channel]
Target Pests
- Bollworms (Helicoverpa armigera)
- Diamondback Moth (Plutella xylostella)
- Fruit Borer (Helicoverpa, Spodoptera)
- Pod Borer Complex
- Yellow Stem Borer & Leaf Folder (Rice)
- Tobacco Caterpillar (Spodoptera litura)
Recommended Dosage
| Crop | Pest | Dosage (ml/ha) | Water (L/ha) | PHI (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton | Bollworm | 500 | 600 – 1000 | 16 |
| Cabbage | Diamondback Moth (DBM) | 200 – 266 | 400 – 750 | 7 |
| Chilli | Fruit Borer | 333 – 400 | 300 – 600 | 5 |
| Tomato | Fruit Borer | 400 – 500 | 300 – 600 | 5 |
| Pigeon Pea | Pod Borer Complex | 333 – 400 | 500 – 1000 | 15 |
| Rice | Yellow Stem Borer, Leaf Folder | 200 – 333 | 500 | 37 |
| Soybean | Tobacco Caterpillar | 333 | 500 | 36 |
| Chickpea | Pod Borer (H. armigera) | 400 – 500 | 500 | 19 |
Dosage Note: Dosage refers to milliliters (ml) of formulation per hectare. PHI = Pre-Harvest Interval (Waiting period in days).
Application Instructions
1. Mixing
This product is a Suspension Concentrate (SC). Shake well before use. Mix the required quantity in water to form a uniform suspension before adding to the spray tank.
2. Timing
Apply when larvae are young (early instars) for best results. The bio-activation process ensures strong control, but feeding stops almost immediately after ingestion/contact.
Safety Precautions
Warning: Wear personal protective equipment. Indoxacarb is generally safe for beneficial insects (like bees and predatory mites) once the spray deposit has dried, making it suitable for IPM. Toxic to aquatic organisms.