Fluxametamide 10% EC Insecticide Uses

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    Fluxametamide 10% EC is an isoxazoline-group insecticide registered for use in India under the Insecticides Act, 1968, formulated as an emulsifiable concentrate (EC) for foliar spraying. It is registered for leaf hopper, thrips and fruit and shoot borer in brinjal; diamondback moth, tobacco caterpillar and semilooper in cabbage; thrips, fruit borer and tobacco caterpillar in chilli; leaf hopper, thrips and fruit borer in okra; spotted pod borer and pod borer in red gram; and thrips and fruit borer in tomato. This page lists its mode of action, key benefits and the recommended dosage as per the Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee (CIB&RC) official list of approved insecticide uses (Government of India).

    Which Problem Is This For? (Symptom Guide)

    Not sure whether the damage in your field matches this insecticide's use case? This guide helps match what you see in the field to this insecticide's approved crop-wise uses.

    Crop Other Names What You'll See in the Field
    Brinjal / Okra — Leaf hopper हरा तेला (Hara Tela), फुदका Small, wedge-shaped green insects that move sideways quickly on the underside of leaves; leaf edges turn yellow, then reddish-brown, and curl downwards ("hopper burn"), and the plant looks stunted.
    Brinjal / Chilli / Okra / Tomato — Thrips थ्रिप्स (Thrips) Tiny, slender, straw-coloured insects hidden in leaf folds, buds and flowers; leaves show silvery streaks or patches, curl upwards and become crinkled and brittle.
    Brinjal — Fruit and shoot borer तना एवं फल छेदक (Tana evam Phal Chhedak) Tender shoot tips droop and wilt as the larva bores inside; later, round holes plugged with droppings appear on the fruits, and cut fruits show tunnels and rotting flesh inside.
    Cabbage — Diamondback moth हीरक पृष्ठ पतंगा (Heerak Prishth Patanga), डायमंड बैक मॉथ Small, pale green larvae that wriggle backwards and drop on a silk thread when disturbed. They scrape the underside of leaves, leaving papery "windows" that later become holes; in heavy attack the leaves are riddled with holes and the developing head is damaged and fouled with droppings.
    Cabbage / Chilli — Tobacco caterpillar तंबाकू की इल्ली (Tambaku ki Illi) Young caterpillars feed in groups on the underside of leaves, scraping the green tissue so that leaves look papery and net-like; older, dark-coloured caterpillars with black spots hide in the soil or plant base by day and eat large irregular holes in the leaves at night, sometimes leaving only the veins.
    Cabbage — Semilooper सेमीलूपर (Semilooper), अर्धकुंडलक इल्ली Green caterpillars that move by arching the middle of the body into a loop ("looper"); they eat irregular holes in the leaves, starting from the margins, and can defoliate plants in heavy attack.
    Chilli / Okra / Tomato — Fruit borer फल छेदक (Phal Chhedak) Round bore holes in the fruits, often with the rear half of a green-to-brown caterpillar outside while its head is inside; damaged fruits rot and drop. Young larvae also feed on leaves, flowers and buds.
    Red gram (Arhar) — Spotted pod borer, Pod borer चित्तीदार फली छेदक (Chittidar Phali Chhedak), फली छेदक (Phali Chhedak) Spotted pod borer: flowers, buds and pods webbed together with silk and droppings; a pale greenish larva with dark spots on its body feeds inside the webbed mass and bores into pods. Pod borer: round bore holes in the pods, often with the rear half of a green-to-brown caterpillar hanging outside while it feeds on the seeds inside; young larvae also feed on leaves, flowers and buds. Damaged pods are empty or have partly eaten seeds.

    Mode of Action

    Fluxametamide is an isoxazoline insecticide (IRAC Group 30 — GABA-gated chloride channel allosteric modulators). It acts on the GABA-gated chloride channels in the insect's nervous system at a site different from older chloride-channel insecticides, blocking the calming (inhibitory) nerve signals. The nerves become over-excited, the pest stops feeding, is paralysed and dies. It acts by contact and stomach action on caterpillars, thrips and leaf hoppers.

    Features & Benefits

    • One active registered against caterpillars (fruit and shoot borer, fruit borer, pod borers, diamondback moth, tobacco caterpillar, semilooper) and sucking pests (thrips, leaf hopper) in vegetables and red gram.
    • Same CIB&RC dose (400 ml/ha) and 5-day waiting period for all listed crops, which keeps dose calculation simple.
    • Group 30 is a newer mode of action, unrelated to diamides, pyrethroids, organophosphates and neonicotinoids — useful in rotation for resistance management.
    • EC formulation mixes readily in water to form a uniform spray emulsion.

    Recommended Usage of Fluxametamide 10% EC Insecticide

    The table below gives the recommended dose, water volume and waiting period per acre, converted from the CIB&RC-registered per-hectare rate — see the note below the table for conversion details. Always confirm against the current product label before use.

    Crop Target Pest Dose per Acre Water Volume per Acre Waiting Period (PHI)
    Brinjal Leaf hopper, Thrips, Fruit and shoot borer ~160 ml ~200 litres 5 days
    Cabbage Diamondback moth, Tobacco caterpillar, Semilooper ~160 ml ~200 litres 5 days
    Chilli Thrips, Fruit borer, Tobacco caterpillar ~160 ml ~200 litres 5 days
    Okra (Bhindi) Leaf hopper, Thrips, Fruit borer ~160 ml ~200 litres 5 days
    Red gram (Arhar) Spotted pod borer, Pod borer ~160 ml ~200 litres 5 days
    Tomato Thrips, Fruit borer ~160 ml ~200 litres 5 days

    Figures above are converted from the CIB&RC-registered per-hectare rate (1 ha ≈ 2.47 acres): 40 g a.i./ha, 400 ml formulation/ha, 500 L water/ha, waiting period 5 days for all listed crops. Always confirm the current dose on your specific product's label before use.

    How to Use

    1. Identify the pest from the symptom guide above and confirm the dose from the table.
    2. Fill the spray tank half-way with water, add the measured quantity of the product, stir well, and top up to the full volume while stirring.
    3. Spray uniformly over the crop, covering both surfaces of the leaves, the growing tips, flowers and fruits/pods.
    4. Spray when the pest or the first signs of damage are seen (wilting shoots, bore holes, silvery leaf streaks), or at the crop stage advised by your local agricultural extension office.
    5. Spray in calm weather in the early morning or late evening, and avoid spraying if rain is expected within a few hours.

    Precautions & Safety

    • Wear appropriate PPE — mask/respirator, gloves, goggles and full-sleeved clothing — while mixing and spraying, and avoid inhaling the spray mist.
    • Follow the recommended dose strictly; do not mix with other pesticides unless specifically recommended.
    • Respect the 5-day waiting period (PHI) before harvesting the treated crop.
    • Do not spray on flowering crops while bees are actively foraging; spray in the early morning or late evening instead.
    • Do not let spray wash or field water reach ponds, fish tanks, streams or drinking-water sources.
    • Store in the original, tightly closed container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, food and feed, and out of reach of children and livestock.
    • Wash hands, face and any exposed skin thoroughly with soap and water after spraying, and change out of contaminated clothing before eating, drinking or smoking.

    Brand names mentioned on this page are registered trademarks of their respective owners and are referenced here for identification purposes only; FarmMate is not affiliated with or endorsed by these brands. This page is for general information only — always consult your local agricultural extension office and confirm the current product label before use.

    Disclaimer

    The dosage and usage information on this page is based on the Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee (CIB&RC), Government of India, document "Major Uses of Pesticides" (registered under the Insecticides Act, 1968; updated up to 31.03.2026). As stated in that document, it has been compiled on the basis of available information for guidance and not for legal purposes. Likewise, this page is for general information and guidance only; it is not intended for any legal purpose and has no legal validity.

    Before using any product, always read and follow the instructions on its label and leaflet. If in doubt, consult your local agricultural extension officer.

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