Ferotia - Diafenthiuron 50% WP - Coromandel
Coromandel
Ferotia - Diafenthiuron 50% WP - Coromandel
Product details
Ferotia Insecticide by Coromandel
A diafenthiuron 50% WP insecticide and acaricide for the crop-specific insects and mites listed below.
What it contains: Diafenthiuron 50% in a wettable-powder formulation.
Where it fits: Selected pest uses in cotton, cabbage, chilli, citrus, brinjal, cardamom, okra, tomato and watermelon.
Before treatment: Check the exact crop directions, especially cotton rates and citrus water volume.
Why Choose This Product? Key Benefits
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🎯Contact activity: Acts against susceptible pests that contact the treatment.
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🍽️Feeding exposure: Stomach action adds a route of exposure when susceptible pests feed on treated material.
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🥚Some egg-stage activity: The manufacturer describes some action on pest eggs alongside contact and stomach activity.
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🕷️Insect and mite uses: The crop-specific scope includes both insects and mites, rather than a single pest type.
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🔬Distinct mode of action: IRAC Group 12A identifies diafenthiuron for resistance-management planning.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Details |
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| Manufacturer |
Coromandel International Limited |
| Technical Name |
Diafenthiuron 50% WP |
| IRAC MoA Code |
12A: inhibitor of mitochondrial ATP synthase |
| Chemical Group |
Thiourea derivative |
| Formulation |
WP: wettable powder |
| Toxicity Label |
Follow the warning panel and protective-equipment directions on the supplied pack. |
How It Works: Mode of Action
Ferotia acts through contact and feeding. Diafenthiuron disrupts the pest’s normal energy processes.
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Pest exposure: Susceptible pests contact the deposit or feed on treated plant parts.
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Contact and feeding action: The product acts through contact and ingestion; use the label’s coverage instructions.
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Energy metabolism is disrupted: Diafenthiuron belongs to the mitochondrial ATP-synthase inhibitor group. It interferes with the pest’s normal energy processes.
Do not assume that this mode of action will overcome every resistant pest population. Use appropriate rotation and non-chemical pest-management measures.
Target Crops & Pests
Coromandel identifies the following crop and pest pairings for Ferotia. Each intended use must also appear on the supplied product label.
| Crop |
Target Pest(s) |
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| Cotton |
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| Cabbage |
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| Chilli |
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| Citrus |
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| Brinjal |
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| Cardamom |
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| Okra |
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| Tomato |
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| Watermelon |
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These are separate crop–pest uses, not an all-crop recommendation. Confirm the exact intended crop and target on the supplied Ferotia label.
Dosage & Application Guide
Numerical application programmes are withheld because the manufacturer booklet and separate formulation references do not establish complete current Ferotia directions with matching treatment conditions, method, carrier and harvest requirements. Cotton also has conflicting reference programmes, and citrus needs water-volume and area-basis clarification.
Complete Programme Verification
Keep all nine crop-and-target programmes distinct. The historical formulation references contain conflicting cotton quantity, water and harvest combinations; do not select or combine them without the exact current Ferotia label.
The manufacturer booklet limits the authority of its recommendations and is not the supplied current label. Its citrus concentration reference does not establish a clear complete water-and-area programme; the separate formulation reference also has an unclear water-volume unit. Do not repair these units or import Ferotia Gold’s tree-water instructions. No numerical citrus programme is supplied here.
No per-litre rate is derived from acre figures, and no tank dose is supplied. Confirm the application method, crop stage, repeat interval, maximum treatments, rainfast time and re-entry precautions on the current pack. The listed crop and target scope alone is not a spray programme. Missing harvest intervals do not permit immediate harvest.
How to Apply: Best Practices
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Match the crop and pest: Identify the pest and confirm that the supplied Ferotia label covers the intended crop–pest pairing.
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Check the complete directions: Use the label’s mixing, application equipment, timing and coverage instructions. Resolve the cotton and citrus details before treatment.
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Check mixtures before combining: Do not assume universal tank-mix compatibility. Use combinations only when the applicable labels permit them.
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Plan harvest and entry: Confirm the crop-specific waiting period and field-entry precautions. Record the date, crop, amount and area treated.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ferotia contain?
It contains diafenthiuron 50% WP, a wettable-powder insecticide and acaricide.
Does it control the same pest in every crop?
No. For example, the listed cabbage use is diamondback moth, while chilli is listed for mites. Keep each crop and pest pairing together.
Why are cotton numerical directions withheld?
The government formulation table contains two different cotton rate, water and waiting-period combinations. The current Ferotia label must resolve which directions apply.
Is the citrus rate an acre dose?
No. The manufacturer’s citrus reference is concentration-based, not an established acre dose. The complete water, coverage, area and harvest directions need confirmation from the current Ferotia label before use. No total acre or tank dose is provided.
Can I use Ferotia Gold or another diafenthiuron label instead?
No. Similar active ingredients do not make brand labels interchangeable. Check the exact Ferotia pack and crop directions.
Safety & Disclaimer
Before you use it, read the supplied label and leaflet. Use only for the stated crop, target, dose, application conditions, waiting periods and precautions. Check current local restrictions and any buyer requirements for harvested produce.
Wear the protective clothing and equipment specified on the pack. Avoid breathing dust or spray and avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling; wash after work.
Keep the product in its original closed container, away from children, animals, food and feed. Prevent spray, spills and washings from contaminating water bodies. Do not reuse empty containers. If exposure or illness occurs, seek medical help and show the label.