Dhurandhar (Diafenthiuron 47.8% SC + Bifenthrin 4.4% SC)

Technical Name: Diafenthiuron 47.8% SC + Bifenthrin 4.4% SC

Product Description

Dual-action insecticide formulations combining Diafenthiuron and Bifenthrin are broad-spectrum, suspension concentrate (SC) crop protection products designed to manage resistant sucking and chewing pests.

Active Ingredients:

• Diafenthiuron (typically 47% to 47.8% w/w)
• Bifenthrin (typically 4.4% to 9.4% w/w depending on the specific brand formulation)

Mode of Action

• Diafenthiuron: Acts as a mitochondrial electron transport inhibitor that blocks ATP (energy) production, leading to pest paralysis and death; exhibits contact, stomach, and translaminar action.
• Bifenthrin: A synthetic pyrethroid that disrupts the central and peripheral nervous system by affecting sodium channel gating, providing rapid knockdown and extended residual protection.
• Combined Benefit: Dual modes of action help manage and delay insect resistance compared to single-ingredient products.

Key Features and Benefits

• Active Ingredients & Concentration: Diafenthiuron 47% + Bifenthrin 9.4% w/w SC (Suspension Concentrate). Note: formulations labeled around 4.4% may vary by brand, so always check your specific product label.
• Chemical Class: Thiourea Derivative (Diafenthiuron) + Pyrethroid (Bifenthrin).
• Wide Pest Spectrum: Effective against both sucking and chewing insect pests, including whiteflies, aphids, jassids, thrips, mites, leafhoppers, bollworms, and caterpillars.
• Rapid Knockdown & Residual Protection: Delivers quick paralysis/knockdown from bifenthrin combined with extended residual control from diafenthiuron to safeguard crop foliage over time.
• Resistance Management: Alternating or combining two active ingredients with different biochemical targets helps reduce the likelihood of pests developing chemical resistance.
• Versatile Application: Commonly applied via foliar spray to help maintain plant health and support higher yield potential.

Target Pests

Selected chewing and sucking pests / lepidopteran larvae:

• Whiteflies (specialist control for resistant populations)
• Aphids
• Jassids / Leafhoppers
• Thrips
• Mites

Target Crops

• Cotton
• Chilli
• Tomato (in select combination brands like Paidavaar Dhurandhar)
• Brinjal (Eggplant)
• Okra
• Cabbage & Cauliflower
• Tea

Doses

Approximately 0.5 ml to 1 ml of product per litre of water, depending on the crop and pest density.

Per Acre Dosage: 100–150 ml per acre.