Defend
DESCRIPTION
"1st application of Defend on paddy.
- Tackle 1st generation of BPH and WBPH
- Only 1 application in the season.
High Confidence on
-Good harvest ( higher yield & better quality)
- Better return on investment"
MODE OF ACTION
Pyraxalt™ active, the active ingredient of Defend insecticide, is a potent nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) inhibitor that blocks neurotransmission in affected insects. Pyraxalt™ is the first insecticide that primarily interacts with nAChRs to inhibit rather than activate receptors.
Crops
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Target Pest/ Disease
Dose per acre
Pack size 94 ml, 235 ml, 470 ml, 940 ml
Features & Benefits
Complete Hopper Protection:
- Superior protection from direct feeding damage caused by all major rice hopper species - BPH and WBPH
- Effectiveness on all hopper stages, nymph to adult, for best-in-class control
- Fast acting control stops feeding immediately to reduce crop damage
- Effective on pests resistant to other products
Longer Duration Control:
- Up to 21 days of control, 7–10 days longer than competitive products
- Better rainfastness: Rainfast, for use even in challenging weather conditions
- Fewer pesticide applications required during the season
- Excellent DEFEND®absorption by the rice plant for consistently better, longerlasting control
Favorable Environmental Profile:
- A large margin of safety for workers
- Helps conserve natural enemies like spiders and coccinellids
- An ideal choice for An ideal choice for integrated pest management (IPM) programs—which makes DEFEND® the right choice for years to come
