NICHINO Marito

About NICHINO Marito Insecticides

• Marito is a novel co-formulated insecticide from Nichino India combining Tolfenpyrad 18.75% + Emamectin Benzoate 0.94% SC, designed for wider protection of crops against a broad spectrum of sucking and lepidopteran pests as well as select diseases, with strong ovicidal action and a favorable safety profile (no skin/eye irritation as with EC formulations).

Technical Content of NICHINO Marito Insecticides

• Tolfenpyrad 18.75% + Emamectin Benzoate 0.94% SC

Mode of Action

• Contact and translaminar
• Dual mode of action - Tolfenpyrad (METI) acts on mitochondria and inhibits the respiratory process of insects
•  Emamectin Benzoate binds glutamate-gated chloride channels in nerve and muscle cells, increasing chloride ion influx and hyperpolarizing the cell membrane, disrupting nerve impulse transmission and causing paralysis and death.

Crop & Disease/Pest Mapping

• Brinjal, Cauliflower

Dosage per Acre

• 280 ml/acre

Key Features & Benefits

• Dual active ingredient co-formulation (under patent process)
• broad-spectrum control of sucking pests, lepidopteran pests, and diseases
• strong ovicidal action prevents egg hatching (effective on PBW, BSFB, DBM, pinworm etc.)
• contact and translaminar movement; phytotonic effect on crops
• SC formulation gives no skin/eye irritation unlike EC formulations.
• Reduces number of sprays needed by preventing resurgence of secondary pests (mites, whitefly, aphids)
• wide MRL fixation across crops means low residue risk
• economical with better return on investment vs. conventional SP/NNI/OP insecticides and mixtures
• bonus disease protection (Powdery mildew, Downy mildew, White rust, Anthracnose) alongside insect control
• safer handling.

Additional Information

• Do's: follow 3R - right dose, right time, right method.
• Don'ts: avoid using as a curative spray; avoid more than 2 sprays per crop cycle; avoid spraying if rainfall is expected within 4-5 hours.