• DORADO • Diafenthiuron 47.8 % SC

Diafenthiuron 47.8% SC is a broad - spectrum, non - systemic insecticide that kills pests through contact and stomach action, primarily used to control aphids, jassids, thrips, and whiteflies in crops like cotton.

What it is Type : Insecticide and acaricide.

Concentration : 47.8% of the active ingredient, diafenthiuron.

Formulation : Suspension Concentrate (SC), meaning it's a liquid formulation meant to be mixed with water for spraying.

Mode of Action : Contact and stomach activity; it also has some ovicidal (egg - killing) action.

Systemicity : Non - systemic, meaning it kills pests on contact and when they ingest it, but it does not get absorbed and move through the plant.

How it works Diafenthiuron disrupts the pest's nervous system.

It is a mitochondrial electron transport inhibitor, meaning it blocks the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy source for cells.

This energy disruption leads to paralysis and eventual death of the pest.

What it controls A broad range of pests, including : Aphids, Jassids, Thrips, Whiteflies.

It is also an acaricide, effective against mites.

Why it's used : Broad - Spectrum : Effective against a wide variety of pests.

Quick Action : Works on contact to kill pests quickly.

Crop protection : Helps protect crops like cotton from sucking and chewing pests.