Mode of Action
Buprofezin inhibits chitin formation there by causing abnormal endocuticular deposition & abortive molting. As a result of chitin deficiency the procuticle of the insects loses its elasticity & the insect is unable to complete the molting process which leads to death of insect.
Application Guide
Apply product as foliar spray when insect population reaches economy threshold level. Use a good quality sprayer and ensure thorough coverage of the crops. The volume of total water required will depend on crop stage, crop cover, the total area to be treated and the type of sprayer used.
Why use Tomarado 500 SC?
- Different modes of action, useful as insect resistance management tool.
- Highly selective to most beneficial families of insects, including the parasitoid wasps making it suitable for use in IPM programmes.
- Inhibits the chitin formation of insects hindering the formation of the exoskeleton in the nymphs which result in the death of the underdeveloped insects.
- Controls all the nymphal stages of insects hence reduces the egg-laying capacity of female insects.
