Adonix (Pyriproxyfen 5% + Diafenthiuron 25% SE) 500 ml
Adonix Insecticide by AgroStar - 500 ml
Adonix combines pyriproxyfen 5% + diafenthiuron 25% SE for the listed sucking pests in cotton and chilli. This listing is the 500 ml pack.
What it controls: Crop-specific aphid, jassid, whitefly, thrips and mite uses, as paired below.
When to use it: Foliar spray on pest infestation during vegetative or early reproductive growth.
What to match: Use the correct crop rate, spray-water quantity and harvest interval from the supplied label.
Why Choose This Product? Key Benefits
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🎯  Cotton pest targeting: The leaflet lists aphids, jassids, whiteflies and thrips in cotton.
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🌱  Chilli pest targeting: The chilli programme covers whiteflies, thrips and the broad mite Polyphagotarsonemus latus.
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🔬  Two modes of action: Pyriproxyfen and diafenthiuron act at different biological targets, in IRAC Groups 7C and 12A.
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💧  Ready-mix formulation: Both active ingredients are supplied together as an SE formulation for dilution and foliar spraying.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Details |
|---|---|
| Brand Name |
Adonix by AgroStar |
| Active Ingredients |
Pyriproxyfen 5% w/w + Diafenthiuron 25% w/w |
| Product Type |
Agricultural insecticide |
| Formulation |
SE |
| IRAC Groups |
7C - pyriproxyfen; 12A - diafenthiuron |
| Manufacturer |
GSP Crop Science Pvt. Ltd. |
| Marketed By |
Ulink Agritech Private Limited |
| Pack Size |
500 ml |
| Application Route |
Foliar spray for the crop-target pairs below |
How It Works: Mode of Action
Adonix combines an insect growth regulator with an insecticide that affects energy production. The two ingredients have different biological targets.
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Pyriproxyfen - Group 7C: Modulates juvenile hormone receptors, disrupting normal insect development.
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Diafenthiuron - Group 12A: Inhibits mitochondrial ATP synthase, interfering with the pest’s energy supply.
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Crop-specific pest control: Apply the combination only to the pests and crops on its label. The mode of action does not establish a use on every pest or crop.
A different brand is not necessarily a different mode of action. Consider both Groups 7C and 12A when planning a label-compliant rotation with a qualified crop adviser. Do not assume instant mortality, control of every life stage or guaranteed prevention of pest return.
Target Crops & Pests
Keep each crop with its own target list and dosage row. The chilli mite use does not extend the cotton recommendation to mites.
| Crop |
Target Pest(s) |
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| Cotton |
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| Chilli |
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Dosage & Application Guide
These are formulated-product quantities for foliar spraying, not active-ingredient amounts. Use the cotton row only for the cotton pests above, and the chilli row only for the chilli pests above.
Dosage per Hectare, Acre & Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI)
| Crop |
Product Dose |
Spray Water |
PHI (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton |
1,000–1,250 ml/ha Approx. 404.7–505.9 ml/acre |
500 L/ha Approx. 202.3 L/acre |
35 |
| Chilli |
750–1,000 ml/ha Approx. 303.5–404.7 ml/acre |
500 L/ha Approx. 202.3 L/acre |
10 |
The leaflet’s original units are per hectare. Acre values are approximate conversions. Calibrate the sprayer to deliver both the product dose and stated water volume over the measured area. Do not treat the bottle size as a dose for one litre or one spray tank.
Timing and repeat treatment: Spray on pest infestation during vegetative or early reproductive growth. Depending on pest incidence, the leaflet permits a repeat application at a 15-day interval. This is not an automatic calendar schedule; follow the current pack’s application limits and resistance-management directions.
Harvest and re-entry: PHI is the interval from the final application to harvest: 35 days for cotton and 10 days for chilli. The separate re-entry period is 24 hours. Re-entry does not mean the crop is ready to harvest.
How to Apply: Best Practices
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Check the pack: Match Adonix, the 5% + 25% SE formulation, crop, target pest and current label before mixing. Do not substitute Adonix Neo directions.
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Measure and mix: Shake the bottle before use. Measure the required amount, dilute it in water, stir thoroughly and apply uniformly. Do not mix with bare hands.
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Use the specified equipment: Use a hand-operated knapsack sprayer with a hollow-cone nozzle. Do not apply as an ultra-low-volume spray.
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Choose suitable conditions: Apply in clear weather during early morning or evening. Avoid high wind and rain; do not spray against the wind or allow spray drift onto yourself or others.
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Keep quantities paired: Use the crop’s product rate with the stated spray-water volume. The 500 ml pack is a container size, not a fixed acreage or tank-dose claim.
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Do not assume tank-mix compatibility: Mix with another product only when the current labels or authorised crop-specific guidance permit the exact mixture. A jar test alone does not establish crop safety, efficacy or label approval.
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Respect waiting periods: Follow the crop-specific harvest interval, the 24-hour re-entry period and all repeat-application restrictions.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. This product contains pyriproxyfen 5% + diafenthiuron 25% SE. Adonix Neo contains pyriproxyfen 10% + bifenthrin 10% EC. Their rates and directions are not interchangeable.
There is no fixed acreage promise. Work out the amount needed from the measured treatment area and the current label’s crop-specific product rate, not the bottle size.
Do not assume any mixture is suitable. Check both current labels and obtain crop-specific advice for the exact tank mix; physical mixing alone does not establish safety or approval.
It is an insecticide for the specified pest uses, not a fungicide or a cure for viral disease. Base application decisions on the listed pests, not disease severity.
No. Cotton has a 35-day PHI and chilli a 10-day PHI. The separate 24-hour re-entry period concerns return to the treated area, not permission to harvest.
Safety & Disclaimer
Before you use it: Read and follow the supplied label and leaflet. Match the crop, target, dose, water, route, timing and waiting periods. If the pack differs from this overview, resolve the difference with AgroStar or a qualified crop adviser before use.
Wear the label-specified protective clothing, gloves, boots, face or eye protection and respiratory protection. Avoid skin and eye contact and breathing spray. Do not eat, drink, smoke or chew tobacco while handling. Wash thoroughly after use and clean contaminated clothing separately.
Very toxic to aquatic organisms: avoid use in and around water bodies. Prevent spray, spills, surplus mixture and equipment washings from entering water. Keep children, animals and unprotected people away.
Store in the original labelled container, tightly closed, in a cool, dry, well-ventilated, locked area away from food, feed, seeds, fertiliser, heat and flame. Never reuse empty containers. Follow the current label’s disposal and first-aid instructions; seek medical help after exposure and show the product label.
Read the AgroStar product page, Adonix directions leaflet, safety data sheet and IRAC classification. This overview does not replace the supplied label.