Pager Insecticide (Diafenthiuron 50% WP) for Control of Whiteflies, Aphids & Thrips

About Pager Insecticide

• Pager Insecticide by Dhanuka is a broad-spectrum insecticide designed to control a variety of pests and mites across different crops.
• Pager belongs to a unique chemical group allowing control of insects and mites resistant to major chemical classes such as OPs or Pyrethroids.
• It has a quick knockdown through immediate paralysis of the pest.

Pager Insecticide Technical Details

• Technical Name: Diafenthiuron - 50% WP
• Mode of Entry: Contact and Stomach action
• Mode of Action: Pager is a pro-insecticide, which has first to be converted to its active form. The active compound then acts on a specific part of the energy-producing enzymes in the mitochondria. This results in immediate paralysis of the pest after intake or contact with the product.

Key Features & Benefits

• Pager is a broad-spectrum insecticide which controls sucking complexes and mites as well.
• It has translaminar action, which allows control of hidden pests in plant canopy & has vapour action and works well in dense crops and in large fields.
• It provides avicidal action, and effectively controlling both nymphs and adult pests, and ensures extended protection.
• Pager Insecticide is suitable for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programme.
• Pager degrades into a urea derivative resulting in a phytotonic effect.

Pager Insecticide Usage & Crops

• Recommendations

Crops	Target Pest	Dosage/ Acre (gm)	Dilution in water (L/Acre)	Waiting period (days)
Cotton	Jassids, Whitefly, Thrips, Aphids	240	200-400	21
Chilli	Mites	240	200-300	3
Cabbage	Diamondback moth	240	200-300	7
Brinjal	White fly	240	200-300	3
Cardamom	Thrips, Capsule borer	320	400	7
Citrus	Mites	2 gm /L	2-3 L/Tree	30

• Method of Application: Foliar Spray

Additional Information

• Pager insecticide is compatible with most chemicals.
• It is safe for Beneficial Insects.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for reference purposes only. Always follow to the recommended application guidelines outlined on the product label and accompanying leaflet.