Armda (Methoxyfenozide 20% + Chlorantraniliprole 5% SC) 250ml
Armda (Methoxyfenozide 20% + Chlorantraniliprole 5% SC) 250ml
Armda Insecticide by AgroStar | 250 ml
AgroStar Armda is a combination insecticide for the groundnut pests listed below. This listing is the 250 ml pack.
Active ingredients: Methoxyfenozide 20% w/w + Chlorantraniliprole 5% w/w SC.
What it controls: Helicoverpa and Spodoptera caterpillars, plus leaf miner in groundnut.
Use the complete directions: Match the exact crop, pest and full application programme on the supplied label before treatment.
Why Choose This Product? Key Benefits
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🎯  Groundnut pest targeting: The AgroStar product information lists Helicoverpa and Spodoptera caterpillars, plus leaf miner.
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🌱  Growth-regulating component: Methoxyfenozide acts on the insect moulting-hormone receptor.
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🔬  Two modes of action: Groups 18 and 28 combine growth-regulating and muscle-function activity.
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💧  Foliar-spray formulation: The suspension concentrate is intended for label-directed foliar application.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Details |
|---|---|
| Brand Name |
Armda by AgroStar |
| Active Ingredients / Composition |
Methoxyfenozide 20% w/w + Chlorantraniliprole 5% w/w SC |
| Product Type |
Agricultural insecticide |
| Formulation |
SC - suspension concentrate |
| Mode-of-action Groups |
IRAC Groups 18 + 28 |
| Chemical Groups |
Diacylhydrazine + diamide |
| Manufacturer / Supplier |
Ulink Agritech Private Limited |
| This Pack |
250 ml |
| Application Route |
Foliar spray for the groundnut use |
How It Works: Mode of Action
Armda combines two different insect-control mechanisms. AgroStar describes contact and stomach activity; correct pest identification, crop-specific timing and spray coverage remain essential.
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Methoxyfenozide, Group 18: A diacylhydrazine ecdysone receptor agonist that disrupts the normal moulting process in susceptible insects.
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Chlorantraniliprole, Group 28: A diamide ryanodine receptor modulator that interferes with calcium regulation and normal insect muscle function.
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Plan for both groups: Consider both Groups 18 and 28 when choosing label-approved rotation partners with qualified crop advice. Two ingredients do not make a programme resistance-proof.
Target Crops & Pests
Use only the crop-target combinations on the current supplied label. Do not extend these uses to an unlisted crop or pest.
| Crop |
Target Pest(s) |
|---|---|
| Groundnut |
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Dosage & Application Guide
Application Requirements
Use one complete crop-specific programme from the supplied pack and authorised AgroStar advice: match the target pest, formulated-product quantity, water volume, spray route, application timing and harvest interval. Do not combine a dose from one source with water or timing from another.
The 250 ml bottle is a sale quantity, not a one-acre dose or a spray-pump recipe. Measure the treatment area and follow the matching product and water instructions. Do not infer a per-litre concentration from bottle size.
Follow the crop-specific interval between the final treatment and harvest, together with separate worker re-entry and repeat-treatment restrictions. Do not assume a zero-day waiting period, immediate re-entry or unlimited sprays.
How to Apply: Best Practices
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Check the exact product: Match Armda, the stated active ingredients, your crop and the intended target pest. Do not substitute directions from another concentration or formulation.
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Confirm the whole programme: Before spraying, obtain the crop-specific product rate, water volume, timing, repeat limits and waiting periods from the supplied pack and authorised guidance.
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Measure and mix safely: Use a suitable measuring device and the mixing order on the supplied label. Never mix with bare hands. Keep the product and the spray mixture away from food and drinking water.
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Use the foliar route: Apply only by the foliar-spray method permitted for the exact groundnut use. Calibrate equipment and follow the label’s mixing and coverage instructions.
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Protect non-target organisms: Prevent spray drift onto people, animals and non-target areas. Keep product, spills and equipment washings out of drains and water bodies; follow the supplied label’s pollinator restrictions.
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Check mixtures and restrictions: Do not assume compatibility with every pesticide or fertiliser. Use only mixtures allowed by the relevant labels and product-specific advice. A jar test alone does not establish crop safety or legal approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Bottle volume is the sale quantity. Measure the field area and follow the complete crop-specific product rate and water volume on the supplied label.
No. The crop-target scope described here is groundnut. Do not borrow uses for other crops from another brand or an active-ingredient list.
Do not assume that a shared active ingredient makes the brands, concentrations or application programmes interchangeable. Follow the directions for the exact product and crop.
No blanket tank-mix recommendation applies. Check the current labels and obtain product-specific advice for the exact mixture before use.
No. The pre-harvest interval concerns harvesting after the last treatment; re-entry governs when people may return to the field. Follow both restrictions separately.
Safety & Disclaimer
Before you use it: Read and follow the current supplied label and leaflet. Match the crop, pest, formulation, product rate, water, route, timing and all restrictions. Resolve any difference with the supplier or a qualified crop adviser before use. This overview does not authenticate an individual pack or replace its directions.
Wear the label-specified protective clothing, chemical-resistant gloves, boots, eye or face protection and respiratory protection. Avoid skin and eye contact and breathing spray. Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling. Wash thoroughly after use and clean contaminated clothing. Keep children, animals and unprotected people away.
Protect the environment. Keep product, drift, spills, surplus spray and equipment washings out of drains and water bodies. Observe the supplied label’s restrictions for pollinators and other non-target organisms.
Store in the original closed, labelled container in a dry, ventilated, locked place away from food, feed, direct sunlight, extreme temperatures, heat and ignition sources. Never reuse empty packaging. Follow the current label and local disposal requirements.
If exposure or illness occurs, seek urgent medical help and show the product pack or safety data sheet. Do not induce vomiting unless a medical professional directs it. Do not attempt antidote treatment yourself.
Product guidance: AgroStar product information · Safety data sheet · IRAC classification.