Brigade Power - Propargite 50% + Bifenthrin 5% SE - FMC
Brigade Power - Propargite 50% + Bifenthrin 5% SE - FMC
Brigade Power Insecticide | Propargite 50% + Bifenthrin 5% SE
Brigade Power combines propargite and bifenthrin for mites, whiteflies and jassids in tomato and okra. It acts by contact and ingestion and requires thorough spray coverage.
What it controls: Mites, whiteflies and jassids in tomato and okra.
When to use it: Apply when the pest population reaches the economic threshold level, using the crop-specific recommendation.
What to include: High-volume foliar spray with a low-drift nozzle. Prepare a small premix with water, stir thoroughly and add the remaining water.
Why Choose This Product? Key Benefits
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🌿Mite management: Propargite contributes acaricidal activity against the labelled mite problem.
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🎯Sucking-pest management: The premix also covers whiteflies and jassids on its two labelled crops.
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🌱Two modes of action: The two components affect different biological processes; the combination is not permission to repeat it indefinitely.
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🔬Tomato and okra uses: Both vegetable crops have a defined combined mite and sucking-pest recommendation.
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🛡️Contact and stomach action: Insects are exposed through contact and feeding, making spray distribution important.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Details |
|---|---|
| Brand Name |
Brigade Power Insecticide — FMC India. |
| Technical Name |
Propargite 50% + Bifenthrin 5% w/w SE |
| IRAC MoA Code |
Groups 12C + 3A — mitochondrial ATP synthase inhibition and sodium-channel modulation. |
| Chemical Group |
Organosulfur acaricide + pyrethroid insecticide. |
| Formulation |
SE — suspo-emulsion. |
| Toxicity Label |
Wear label-specified protective clothing and gloves. Keep the product away from children, food, animal feed and water sources. |
How It Works: Mode of Action
Brigade Power combines propargite and bifenthrin for mites, whiteflies and jassids in tomato and okra. It acts by contact and ingestion and requires thorough spray coverage.
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Contact the target: The treatment must reach the pest-bearing canopy rather than just wetting a few upper leaves.
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Affect two processes: Propargite affects mitochondrial energy production, while bifenthrin disrupts normal sodium-channel signalling.
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Suppress labelled pests: The combined action controls susceptible mites and sucking pests within the specified tomato and okra uses.
Use the mode-of-action group, not the brand name alone, when planning resistance management. Avoid repeated reliance on the same group.
Target Crops & Pests
Select the crop and target together. Different crop uses are not interchangeable.
| Crop |
Target Pest(s) |
|---|---|
| Tomato |
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| Okra |
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Dosage & Application Guide
High-volume foliar spray with a low-drift nozzle. Prepare a small premix with water, stir thoroughly and add the remaining water.
Dosage per Acre, Litre, & Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI)
| Crop |
Dose (ml / Acre) |
Water (L / Acre) |
Dose (ml / Litre) |
PHI (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato |
Approx. 445.2–465.4 1100–1150 ml/ha |
Approx. 202.3 500 L/ha |
Not specified Not derived |
5 days |
| Okra |
Approx. 445.2–465.4 1100–1150 ml/ha |
Approx. 202.3 500 L/ha |
Not specified Not derived |
5 days |
Approximate acre quantities are converted from the labelled hectare rates. Keep the complete product-and-water programme together. Re-entry interval: 24 hours after each application.
How to Apply: Best Practices
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Application route: High-volume foliar spray with a low-drift nozzle. Prepare a small premix with water, stir thoroughly and add the remaining water.
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Timing: Apply when the pest population reaches the economic threshold level, using the crop-specific recommendation.
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Coverage: Calibrate equipment and distribute the treatment evenly over the intended target. Avoid drift onto adjacent crops and water bodies.
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Mixing: Use only the mixtures and preparation directions allowed by the supplied label. A physical mixing test does not establish crop safety.
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After use: Clean application equipment safely, wash exposed skin and change contaminated clothing. Keep washings away from drains and surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brigade Power Insecticide?
Brigade Power combines propargite and bifenthrin for mites, whiteflies and jassids in tomato and okra. It acts by contact and ingestion and requires thorough spray coverage.
Which crops and targets does it cover?
Tomato and okra are the specified crops, each with mites, whiteflies and jassids.
How long must I wait before harvesting or re-entry?
The linked Indian leaflet specifies 5 days between the last spray and harvest for tomato and okra, and 24 hours before re-entry. Observe the supplied pack directions and all protective measures.
Can the dose be copied from another formulation?
No. Match the exact formulation, crop, target and route. Product percentages, liquid volumes and granule weights cannot be substituted for one another.
What should be checked before application?
Check the supplied label for product amount, water, timing, harvest and re-entry restrictions, protective equipment and any crop-specific precautions.
Safety & Disclaimer
Read and follow the supplied product label and accompanying leaflet. Use only for the stated crop, target and application conditions, and observe the applicable dose, waiting periods and precautions.
Avoid inhalation and contact with eyes and skin. Do not eat, drink or smoke during mixing or application. Store closed in its original container away from food, feed, heat and children.
Do not reuse empty pesticide containers. Follow label disposal instructions and keep product and washings out of ponds, streams and drains.
Very toxic to fish and aquatic organisms. Avoid use near aquaculture. Wear full protective clothing, apron, rubber gloves, rubber boots and a face mask as stated by the label. Wash contaminated skin and clothing thoroughly after spraying. If swallowed, seek medical attention immediately and do not induce vomiting unless directed by the attending physician. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Take the product label to the medical professional.