Rimon Insecticide (Novaluron 10% EC) – Effective Pest Control for Vegetables

About Rimon Insecticide

• Rimon Insecticide is a well-known product under the brand name Indofil.
• Its active ingredient is Novaluron, which is a benzoylphenyl urea insect growth regulator.
• Rimon works by disrupting the development of insect larvae, preventing them from reaching adulthood and thus breaking their life cycle.
• Rimon exhibits fast knockdown effect.

Rimon Insecticide Technical Details

• Technical Name: Novaluron 10 % EC
• Mode of Entry: Stomach
• Mode of Action: Rimon Insecticide is a novel benzoylphenyl urea compound acting on larvae of various insects, inhibits chitin synthesis, which is essential for the insect to molt and develop into its next life stage.

Key Features & Benefits

• Rapid Action: Larvae stop feeding within 2-3 hours of ingestion and die within 2-3 days.
• Resistance Management: Effective against insects resistant to organophosphates, carbamates, and pyrethroid insecticides.
• Extended Control: Ensures prolonged pest management.
• Quality Improvement: Enhances the quality of produce.
• Early Maturity: Accelerates crop maturity by 8-10 days in cabbage/cauliflower and 10-12 days in cotton, with uniform boll opening.
• IPM Compatibility: Safe for natural enemies, making it ideal for Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
• Unique Mode of Action: As a novel insect growth regulator (IGR) with stomach action, it is suitable for both IPM and Insect Resistance Management (IRM).

Rimon Insecticide Usage & Crops

• Recommendations

• Method of Application: Foliar Spray

Additional Information

• Rimon Insecticide is compatible with most used fungicides and insecticide except methomyl and alkaline materials.
• Rimon is also found effective against many insects like Spodoptera infesting Bengal gram, cotton, cabbage, cauliflower, Tur, Helicoverpa infesting Tur, Gram & other vegetables; other leaf eating caterpillars, etc.

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