Nanofas - Pyriproxyfen 10% EC Insecticide
PRODUCT FEATURES
• Nanofas is Pyriproxyfen 10% EC
• It is an Insect Growth Regulator (IGR)
• It controls all the stages of Whitefly i.e. Eggs, Nymphs and Adults
• It does not allow the hatching of eggs
• Nanofas inhibits metamorphosis of Nymph to Adult
• Nanofas causes sterility in adults. Hence even if Adults are seen in Nanofas treated plot, they cannot reproduce or damage the crops
• Nanofas can be sprayed at any stage of crop
• Nanofas controls transmission of Leaf Curl Virus (CLCV) by controlling its vector
• Nanofas has translaminar activity, so it even kills the pest present at lower side of the leaves
• Complete control can be seen after 4-5 days
• Nanofas controls Sooty mold that is spread by whitefly
• It induces greening effect and results in better yield as Pyriproxyfen has excellent Phytotonic Effects
• When the population reaches ETL (3-5 Adult per leaf), spray of Nanofas should be done on the recommended dose
• Long residual control
• Safe for bees and other beneficial insects
• Low toxicity and environment friendly
• No effect on pollination or fruit set
• Gives best result when applied early: at that time nymphal population is high
Recommendation of Pyriproxyfen 10% EC Insecticide
| Crop | Pests | CIB DOSE / Ha ** | Water volume litre/ha | |
| Cotton | Whitefly | 500 ml | 500 | |
| Brinjal | Whitefly , Jassids | 500 ml | 300 | |
| Okra | Whitefly , Jassids | 500 ml | 300 | |
| Chilli | Whitefly, Aphids | 500 ml | 300 | |
| ** Based on Internal study Nanofas can be used @ 500 ml / acre ( When Pest Population is high) | ||||
MODE OF ACTION
• Nanofas is a novel juvenile hormone that mimics and acts by suppressing embryogenesis within the insect egg
• It inhibits metamorphosis and adult emergence of target insects
• It does not kill adult insects directly but hatching of eggs laid by treated adults will be suppressed
• Nanofas regulates the transition from one developmental stage to another
• Nanofas artificially enhance the JH level preventing progression to adult stage
• Nanofas interferes with the molting hormone and disrupts the normal development of insect
METHOD & TIME OF APPLICATION
• Mix the recommended dose in ¼ of the recommended quantity of water with agitation
• Add remaining quantity of water with continuous agitation and spray on the foliage
• Spray during early stage of the crop when white fly Population is low. As this time nymphal population will be high on underside of leaf
• Best time of application is early morning or late evening
• Ensure complete dispersion of the product in water before spraying of the spray solution.
SAFETY INSTRUCTION AND ANTIDOTE
• Uniform foliar spray ensuring full coverage
• Maintain agitation while spraying to get best results
• There should be an interval of at least 10-15 days between the 1st and the 2nd spray
• Spray should not be done more than twice in any crop
• Wear safety equipment’s such as gloves, aprons, masks, etc.
• Do not smoke, drink, eat and chew anything while spraying
• Avoid contact with mouth, eyes and skin
• Avoid inhalation the spray mist, fog and vapors
• Take bath properly after application
• Antidote – No specific antidote is known. Treat symptomatically
Country of origin: India