Dhadak

• Verified crop and pest focus: HPM lists cotton whitefly and chilli whiteflies or aphids.
• Developmental control: Pyriproxyfen targets egg development and immature-stage maturation, helping interrupt the pest life cycle.
• Reproduction suppression: Its juvenile-hormone activity can reduce successful emergence and reproduction in susceptible populations.
• Clear resistance classification: IRAC Group 7C helps advisers plan label-compliant alternation with separately applied products from suitable different groups.
• Practical store packs: Mana Agri Mart lists 250 ml, 500 ml and 1 L variants.

Brand

HPM Dhadak

Active Ingredient

Pyriproxyfen 10%

Formulation

EC (emulsifiable concentrate)

Product Type

Insecticide / insect growth regulator

IRAC Group

7C — juvenile-hormone receptor modulator

Primary Activity

Suppression of embryogenesis, metamorphosis and reproduction

HPM-listed Crops

Cotton and chilli

Environmental Classification

UN 3077, Class 9 environmentally hazardous substance; packing group III

Catalogue Packs

250 ml, 500 ml and 1 L

Published Shelf Life

2 years under normal storage conditions

1. Juvenile-hormone signalling: Pyriproxyfen acts as a juvenile-hormone receptor modulator in susceptible insects.
2. Egg and immature-stage effects: It can suppress embryonic development and prevent normal maturation of immature stages.
3. Population effect: Disrupted metamorphosis and reproduction can reduce successful emergence of the next generation.

Because this is an insect growth regulator, evaluation should focus on the labelled pest stages and population development rather than expecting the rapid adult mortality associated with some neurotoxic insecticides.

Resistance note: Avoid treating successive pest generations repeatedly with IRAC Group 7C. Use monitoring, cultural and biological controls where practical, and rotate only with separately applied products whose own current Indian labels cover the crop, pest and application window. Recommendation cards are not automatic spray sequences.

HPM publishes these values per acre. Do not convert them into a universal tank, pump or per-litre dose. The current physical Dhadak label controls the final application directions.

• Scout the crop and confirm the target pest and life stage before deciding whether treatment is justified.
• HPM advises application when the pest population begins to appear but before it reaches ETL.
• HPM publishes 2–3 sprays at 7–14 day intervals according to infestation, with no more than three sprays in a season. The physical label and local authorised guidance take precedence.
• Use calibrated equipment and the label water volume to cover the pest habitat, including the undersides of leaves where whitefly eggs and nymphs occur, without runoff.
• Apply only in clear, calm conditions without rain or strong wind. Prevent drift to people, animals, adjacent crops and water bodies.
• No universal tank-mix or compatibility recommendation is made. Apply any separately selected alternative only under its own current label.

• Read the current physical label and leaflet before opening the pack. Wear every item of PPE specified there and avoid skin, eye and inhalation exposure.
• HPM identifies Pyriproxyfen as toxic to fish, aquatic animals and algae. Keep concentrate, spray, rinsate and containers away from ponds, drains, streams and aquaculture.
• Store in the original labelled container away from children, animals, food and feed. Follow the label for spill response, first aid and container disposal.

The current Indian Dhadak label and authorised local agricultural advice are the final authority for crops, pests, dose, water volume, timing, frequency, re-entry, PPE, first aid, storage, disposal and waiting period.