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Foster Miticide | Cyflumetofen 20% SC
A mite-control product for red spider mite in tea.
What it controls: A mite-control product for red spider mite in tea.
When to use it: Use for a confirmed red spider mite problem in tea, following the timing on the supplied label.
What to include: Calibrated spray coverage, the full labelled water volume, a 24-hour re-entry interval and the tea harvest restriction.
Why Choose This Product? Key Benefits
- 🎯Focused tea-mite use: The Indian brand recommendation pairs tea with red spider mite. This is a defined use, not a recommendation for every insect or every crop.
- 🥚Activity across mite stages: Dhanuka describes activity against mite eggs, larvae, nymphs and adults. Continue monitoring the treated crop rather than assuming every stage is removed after one application.
- 🔋Targets mite energy supply: Cyflumetofen interferes with energy production inside mite cells. This gives it a different target site from common nerve-acting insecticides.
- 🌿A measured crop-spray programme: The tea programme specifies product and water together. Using both quantities for the measured area helps distribute the spray evenly.
- 🔎Identifiable resistance group: Foster belongs to IRAC Group 25A. This makes its place in a rotation clearer, but does not guarantee that resistance or cross-resistance can never occur.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | Foster Miticide — Dhanuka Agritech Limited. |
| Technical Name | Cyflumetofen 20% SC |
| IRAC MoA Code | Group 25A — mitochondrial complex II electron transport inhibitors. |
| Chemical Group | Beta-ketonitrile derivative; benzoylacetonitrile acaricide. |
| Formulation | SC — suspension concentrate for the specified tea spray. |
| Toxicity Label | Follow the hazard classification and protective measures on the supplied Indian pack. |
How It Works: Mode of Action
Foster is an acaricide, also called a miticide, meaning a pesticide used against mites. Cyflumetofen acts on the tiny energy-producing structures inside mite cells.
- Apply to the labelled tea target: A uniform spray brings the treatment to the red spider mite infestation. Use the calibrated equipment and water volume required for the treated area.
- Interrupt energy production: Cyflumetofen blocks part of mitochondrial complex II. In everyday terms, it interrupts the process that supplies energy for the mite’s normal activities.
- Normal mite activity fails: The affected mite can no longer function normally, leading to paralysis and death. The product should still be supported by crop inspection and a label-based resistance plan.
Use the IRAC group information to plan resistance management with qualified crop advice. A different brand with the same mode of action is not a different resistance-management option.
Target Crops & Pests
Use only for the listed crop–target combinations and confirm that the current label supplied with your pack includes the intended use.
| Crop | Target Pest(s) |
|---|---|
| Tea |
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Dosage & Application Guide
The tea spray programme below follows the registered Indian Foster directions. Check it against the current label supplied with your pack. Acre figures are approximate conversions; the original hectare quantities are shown alongside them.
Dosage per Acre, Litre, & Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI)
| Crop | Dose (ml / Acre) | Water (L / Acre) | Dose (ml / Litre) | PHI (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tea — red spider mite | Approx. 252.9–303.5 ml Original: 625–750 ml/ha |
Approx. 161.9–202.3 L Original: 400–500 L/ha |
See note* | 5 days |
Apply uniformly as a crop spray using a suitable calibrated knapsack, foot, compression, battery-operated knapsack or ASPEE-HTP power sprayer, as specified in the registered directions. Do not use under adverse conditions or near water bodies.
*No separate per-litre or pump dose is provided. Keep the product and water programme together; do not create a single concentration by mixing unrelated ends of the ranges.
Keep workers out for 24 hours after treatment, as stated in the registered label. The tea pre-harvest interval is 5 days from the last application; this is separate from re-entry and is not a repeat-spray schedule.
Before another treatment, check the current leaflet for repeat timing, application limits and any additional tea-production requirements.
How to Apply: Best Practices
- Identify the mite and crop: Confirm red spider mite in tea and check the current Indian Foster label. Do not transfer this recommendation to fruit trees, vegetables or other crops.
- Calibrate before mixing: Measure the area and calibrate a suitable label-listed sprayer so that the full product quantity and water volume cover that area evenly.
- Mix the measured product: Mix the recommended product quantity with the prescribed water according to the pack directions. Use measuring equipment, not kitchen utensils, and never mix with bare hands.
- Choose safe application conditions: Do not apply under adverse conditions. Prevent drift towards people and neighbouring crops, and do not spray near water bodies, aquaculture or fish-rearing areas.
- Respect entry and plucking intervals: Keep workers out for 24 hours and observe the 5-day tea pre-harvest interval. Record the date and check all supplied-pack restrictions before plucking.
- Clean and protect the operator: Wear mask, rubber gloves, goggles, protective clothing and boots as directed. Clean equipment before and after use without contaminating water; change contaminated clothing and wash after work.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is Foster a general insect spray?Foster is a miticide for the listed tea red spider mite use, not an all-purpose insect spray. Do not apply this tea programme to other crops.
2. What is the tea dose?The registered Foster programme specifies 625–750 ml product in 400–500 L water per hectare, approximately 252.9–303.5 ml in 161.9–202.3 L per acre. Apply with the stated crop-spray equipment and follow the supplied label.
3. When can workers enter and tea be harvested?The registered directions specify a 24-hour re-entry interval and a 5-day pre-harvest interval. Count the harvest interval from the most recent application and follow any additional restrictions on the current pack.
4. Does rainfastness mean I should spray before rain?No. Dhanuka describes rainfastness after 3 hours, but that is not permission to apply in adverse weather or to ignore runoff and drift risks. Follow the current pack and weather conditions; no automatic repeat treatment after rain is recommended here.
5. Can Foster be mixed with another miticide?Do not assume a mixture is suitable. Check both current labels and qualified crop advice before combining products.
Safety & Disclaimer
Store in the original labelled container, securely closed and away from children, food, feed and household articles. Do not eat, drink or smoke during handling. Wash hands and exposed skin after work and wash contaminated clothing separately.
The registered directions warn that Foster is toxic to fish and aquatic organisms. Do not use near water bodies, aquaculture or fish-rearing areas. Avoid skin and eye contact and inhalation; the label identifies skin sensitisation and irritation risks. Do not reuse empty containers or pollute water with leftovers or washings.
For suspected exposure or poisoning, stop work and seek medical advice promptly with the product label. Do not induce vomiting unless instructed by a medical professional. Read and follow the supplied Indian label and leaflet; this description does not replace them.