Dantotsu Insecticide
About Dantotsu Insecticide
Sumitomo Dantotsu is a broad-spectrum insecticide featuring a green triangle label, indicating its safety when used as per the CIB & RC guidelines. It effectively prevents insect pests from feeding, sucking, or laying eggs (ovipositing).
Technical Details
- Technical Name: Clothianidin 50% WDG
- Mode of Action: Acts by binding to the acetylcholine (ACh) receptor in the nervous system of insect pests, functioning as an ACh agonist. This results in rapid insecticidal activity through ingestion or dermal absorption.
Key Features & Benefits
- Systemic action allows fast and even distribution within the plant.
- Provides long-lasting control against pests.
- Controls a wide range of pests including mealy bugs, jassids, aphids, whiteflies, and termites.
Usage Recommendations
| Crop | Target Pests | Dosage (gm/acre) | Time of Application | Method of Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paddy | Brown Plant Hoppers | 12–16 | Early infestation (45–60 days after transplanting) | Mix with 200 L water/acre and spray |
| Tea | Tea Mosquito Bug | 24–48 | At flowering during early infestation | Mix in 200 L water/acre and spray |
| Cotton | Aphids, Jassids, Whitefly, Thrips | 12–16 | Early infestation (within 7 days of germination) | Soil drenching method |
| Sugarcane | Termites, Shoot Borers | 100 | At the time of sowing | Soil drenching with 400 L water/acre |
| Grapes | Mealy Bugs, Thrips, Jassids | 200 | Early infestation | Soil drenching with 400 L water/acre |
Disclaimer: This information is provided for reference only. Always refer to the product label and leaflet for accurate usage instructions and application guidelines.
| Unit: gms |
| Chemical: Clothianidin 50% WDG |