Suntech Sunfen Insecticides

About Suntech Sunfen Insecticides

• SUNFEN Insecticide is a Suntech Agriscience product. It contains Tolfenpyrad 15% EC. It is a broad-spectrum insecticide and acaricide from the pyrazole chemical group with contact and stomach action.
• SUNFEN Insecticide is used against thrips, whiteflies, aphids, mites, caterpillars, and leafminers. It is recommended on chilli, cotton, vegetables, and fruit crops.

Technical Content of Suntech Sunfen Insecticides

• Tolfenpyrad 15% EC

Mode of Action

• Mode of Entry: Works primarily through contact and stomach (ingestion) action, with quick knockdown effect upon application.
• Mode of Action: Acts as a Mitochondrial Electron Transport Inhibitor (METI) at Complex I, blocking cellular respiration and energy (ATP) production in insects and mites, causing rapid paralysis and mortality.

Crop & Disease/Pest Mapping

• Commercial Crops: Cotton, Cumin
• Vegetables: Chilli, Cabbage, Okra, Tomato, Brinjal, Onion, Cucurbits
• Plantation & Fruit Crops: Tea, Mango, Citrus, Grapes, Pomegranate

Dosage per Acre

• Per Litre of Water: 1.5 ml – 2.0 ml (approx. 25 ml – 30 ml per 15-litre spray pump)
• Per Acre (Foliar Spray): 300 ml – 400 ml in 150–200 litres of water (for chilli, cotton, vegetables)

Key Features & Benefits

• Broad-Spectrum Knockdown & Acaricidal Power: Delivers rapid contact and stomach action against challenging sucking pests, mites, and caterpillars, breaking resistance to conventional chemistries.
• Energy Inhibition & Crop Safety: Fast-acting cellular energy shutdown stops insect feeding immediately, protecting foliage, promoting plant vigour, and improving produce quality.