AGRIVENTURE NOVA INDEX

About AGRIVENTURE NOVA INDEX Insecticides

• AGRIVENTURE NOVA INDEX is a powerful, dual-action suspension concentrate insecticide used in agriculture to control a broad range of lepidopteran pests (caterpillars and borers).
• It combines the growth-regulating properties of Novaluron with the nerve-poisoning knockdown effect of Indoxacarb to break the insect's life cycle.

Technical Content of AGRIVENTURE NOVA INDEX Insecticides

• Novaluron 5.25% + Indoxacarb 4.5% SC

Mode of Action

• Novaluron (5.25%): Acts as an insect growth regulator (chitin synthesis inhibitor). It prevents larvae from forming new exoskeletons during the molting process, stopping them from maturing into adults.
• Indoxacarb (4.5%): Acts as a sodium channel blocker. It targets the insect's nervous system, causing them to stop feeding immediately before succumbing to paralysis and death within 1 to 2 days.

Crop & Disease/Pest Mapping

• Tomatoes, cotton, chili, soybeans, paddy (rice), pigeon peas, chickpeas, and groundnuts.
   

Dosage per Acre

• 1.5ml-2ml/liter

Key Features & Benefits

• Dual Mode of Action: Combines a Chitin Synthesis Inhibitor (Novaluron) with a Sodium Channel Blocker (Indoxacarb). Novaluron stops larvae from molting and growing, while Indoxacarb immediately paralyzes them.
• Fast Knockdown: Pests cease feeding almost immediately upon contact or ingestion, preventing further crop damage within hours.
• Extended Residual Control: The combination attacks multiple life stages (targeting both eggs and developing larvae), keeping pest populations in check for a prolonged period.
• Resistance Management: Because it features two distinct chemical groups, it is an excellent tool to prevent pests from building chemical resistance.
• Phytotonic Effect: Often boosts overall plant health and vigor in addition to protecting against yield loss
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Additional Information

• Timing: Apply at the first sign of pest activity or during the early larval stage for maximum effectiveness.
• Application Window: Best sprayed during the early morning or late evening when temperatures are cool and wind is minimal.
• Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI): The waiting period between the last spray and harvest is generally 5 days for vegetables (like tomato and chilli) and 14–21 days for legumes and grains.