About the Product
Maiden Insecticide is a specialized insecticide and acaricide developed by Biostadt, featuring Hexythiazox 5.45% EC as its active ingredient. It is India’s first Insect Growth Regulator (IGR) Acaricide and is highly effective in controlling phytophagous mites across a variety of crops.
Technical Details
| Technical Name |
Hexythiazox 5.45% EC |
| Mode of Entry |
Contact and Stomach Action |
| Mode of Action |
Maiden acts on the insect's nervous system and disrupts mite development, preventing them from maturing or reproducing. It causes rapid excitation and loss of coordination, leading to the pest's death.
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Key Features & Benefits
- First IGR acaricide introduced in India
- Effective across all key life stages: eggs (ovicidal), larvae (larvicidal), and nymphs (nymphicidal)
- Ideal for crops like tea, apple, chilli, grapes, brinjal, okra, and roses
- Broad-spectrum control against phytophagous mites
- Long residual control for extended protection
- No cross-resistance with conventional acaricides
- Safe for beneficial insects and natural enemies
- Excellent translaminar action; non-systemic in plants
Usage Recommendations
| Crop |
Target Pest |
Dosage / Acre |
Dilution in Water |
Waiting Period (Days) |
| Chilli | Yellow Mite | 120–200 ml | 250 L | 3 |
| Tea | Scarlet Mite, Red Spider Mite | 120–200 ml | 160 L | 5 |
| Apple | European Red Mite | 4 ml/L | 10 L/Tree | 15 |
| Roses | Red Spider Mite | 160–200 ml | 200–250 L | - |
| Grapes | Red Spider Mite | 200 ml | 200–250 L | - |
| Brinjal | Red Spider Mite | 200 ml | 200–250 L | - |
| Okra | Red Spider Mite | 200 ml | 200–250 L | - |
Method of Application
Foliar Spray – Apply evenly on plant foliage for best results.
Additional Information
- Compatible with most common pesticides and agrochemicals
- Ideal for integrated mite management programs
Terms and Conditions
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