BASF Efficon – Dimpropyridaz 120g/L Insecticide

Introducing BASF Efficon – Dimpropyridaz 120g/L Insecticide

Mode of Action:
Efficon stands as a formidable Group 36 insecticide, equipped to combat piercing and sucking pests with unparalleled efficiency.

Active Ingredient:

• 120 g/L Dimpropyridaz

Formulation:

• Suspension Concentrate (SL)

Key Features:

1. New Mode of Action:

• Efficon boasts a groundbreaking mode of action, ensuring swift and reliable control against whitefly and aphids.

1. IPM Program Enhancement:

• An excellent addition to Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs, Efficon works seamlessly at various stages of crop development, from early growth to canopy closure.

1. Compatibility with Beneficial Insects:

• Efficon is designed to be compatible with beneficial insect releases, reinforcing the principles of IPM for sustainable pest control.

1. Safety and Environmental Profile:

• Acknowledging the importance of safety and environmental responsibility, Efficon offers a favorable profile in both aspects.

1. Reduced Sensitivity:

• Controls pests with reduced sensitivity to other insecticides, making it a potent solution against resistant populations.

1. Rapid Feeding Cessation:

• Efficon ensures rapid feeding cessation, curbing the transmission of viruses by piercing and sucking pests.

1. Versatile Activity:

• With systemic, oral, and contact activity, Efficon provides enhanced protection even after crop closure.

Key Benefits:

• Rapid and Reliable Control:
• Efficon delivers swift and reliable control against challenging pests, ensuring a healthier crop.
• Supports IPM Practices:
• Enhances Integrated Pest Management strategies by providing flexibility in application timings.
• Environmental Sustainability:
• Aligns with sustainable agriculture practices with a favorable safety and environmental profile.
• Reduced Sensitivity Impact:
• Addresses challenges posed by resistant pest populations, offering an effective solution.
• Virus Transmission Prevention:
• Rapid feeding cessation aids in minimizing the transmission of harmful viruses by piercing and sucking pests.
• Extended Protection:
• Efficon’s versatile activity ensures continued protection even as the crop matures and canopy closure occurs.

Efficon – the powerful and versatile solution for growers seeking effective pest control while prioritizing safety, sustainability, and integrated pest management.

Note: Always read and follow the product label instructions for the proper and safe use of Efficon.

Efficon Insecticide Application Guidelines for Cucurbits:

Target Pests:

• Silver Leaf Whitefly (Bemisia tabaci)
• Greenhouse Whitefly (Trialeurodes spp)

Application Rate:

• 1 L/Ha

Critical Comments:

• Efficon Insecticide disrupts insect behavior, coordination, and feeding, providing slow knockdown.
• Commence applications when local threshold levels are reached.
• Maximum of 2 sprays before rotating to an alternative insecticide.
• Do not exceed 4 applications per crop.

Application Instructions:

• Apply in sufficient water to ensure thorough coverage, up to the point of runoff.
• Residual control of whiteflies and aphids for up to 21 days.
• Monitor crops continuously and make subsequent applications after 14 days if necessary.

Efficon Insecticide Application Guidelines for Cotton/Melon Aphid:

Target Pest:

• Cotton/Melon Aphid (Aphis gossypii)

Application Rate:

• 0.5 L/Ha

Crop Types:

• Fruiting vegetables (capsicum, chilli, eggplant, okra, tomato)
• Protected cropping (Eggplant only)

Critical Comments:

• Ensure thorough coverage during application.
• Continuous monitoring of crops is recommended.
• Ideal for use in fruiting vegetables and protected cropping (Eggplant).

Efficon Insecticide Application Guidelines for Brassica Vegetables and Leafy Greens:

Target Pests:

• Silver Leaf Whitefly (Bemisia tabaci)
• Greenhouse Whitefly (Trialeurodes spp)
• Green Peach Aphid (Myzus persicae)
• Cabbage Aphid (Brevicoryne brassicae)

Application Rate:

• 1 L/Ha for Brassica vegetables
• 0.5 L/Ha for Leafy vegetables and Brassica Leafy Vegetables

Crop Types:

• Brassica Vegetables (broccoli, broccolini, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kohlrabi)
• Leafy Vegetables and Brassica Leafy Vegetables (chard, cress, spinach, lettuce, bok choy, Chinese cabbage, choy sum, gai lan, kale, leafy mustard, pak choy, rocquette)

Critical Comments:

• Ensure thorough coverage for effective control.
• Continuous monitoring of crops and making subsequent applications after 14 days if necessary.

Please follow the application guidelines carefully and adhere to safety and usage instructions provided on the product label.