Rilon Insecticide - Dual Action Insecticide for Brinjal, Tomato & Cotton

About Rilon Insecticide

• Rilon Insecticide is a highly potent new insecticide for use on lepidoptera (Caterpillars) and thrips in cotton and high valued edible crops viz.,vegetables and fruits.
• It belongs to avermectin group of insecticides.
• Highly effective on all stages of larva and resistant pest species.
• It is primarily a stomach insecticide with translaminar action which kills the hidden pests under the surface of leaves.

Rilon Insecticide Technical Details

• Technical Content: Emamectin benzoate 5% SG
• Mode of Entry: Stomach and Contact action
• Mode of Action: Rilon Insecticide penetrates into leaf tissues (translaminar activity) and forms a reservoir within the leaf. It inhibits muscle contraction, causing a continuous flow of chlorine ions in the GABA and H-Glutamate receptor sites. Affected larvae become paralyzed and stop feeding shortly after exposure to Rilon Insecticide and subsequently die after 2-4 days.

Key Features & Benefits

• Rilon Insecticide has a unique physiological mode of action that reduces the possibility of cross-resistance to other chemicals.
• The caterpillars stop causing damage to crop after 2 hours of the application of Rilon insecticide.
• It exhibits ovicidal action.
• It has a rain-fastness of 4 hours.
• Water soluble formulation with low dosage level.
• Safe for the environment and beneficial insects thus best suited for the IPM programme.

Rilon Insecticide Usage & Crops

Recommendations:

Method of Application: Foliar spray

Additional Information

• Compatible with most of the currently available commercial insecticides.
• Emamectin benzoate is produced by a naturally occurring bacterium known as Streptomyces avermitilis which exhibits toxicity for pests.

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