Hercules - Diafenthiuron 40.1% + Acetamiprid 3.9% WP - Insecticides (India) Ltd
Insecticides (India) Ltd
Hercules - Diafenthiuron 40.1% + Acetamiprid 3.9% WP - Insecticides (India) Ltd
Product details
Hercules Insecticide by Insecticides (India) Limited
Diafenthiuron 40.1% + Acetamiprid 3.9% WP for the specific crop and pest scope below. Check the supplied Hercules label for the complete application programme.
Composition: Diafenthiuron 40.1% + Acetamiprid 3.9% WP.
Crop fit: Cotton, Chilli.
Before use: Confirm the matching rate, method and harvest precautions.
Why Choose This Product? Key Benefits
- 🌿Focused crop choice: Use the crop and pest pairings below rather than a blanket all-crops claim.
- 🎯Target-led selection: Confirm the pest before choosing this insecticide.
- 🧴Defined product form: WP: wettable powder distinguishes it from other strengths and formulations.
- 🔬Explained action: Diafenthiuron interferes with energy production, while acetamiprid affects insect nerve receptors.
- 🔄Resistance planning: IRAC 12A + 4A helps identify whether another product truly has a different mode of action.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | Hercules — Insecticides (India) Limited |
| Technical Name | Diafenthiuron 40.1% + Acetamiprid 3.9% WP |
| IRAC MoA Code | 12A + 4A |
| Chemical Group | Thiourea + neonicotinoid |
| Formulation | WP: wettable powder |
| Safety Label | Follow the warning panel and precautions on the supplied pack. |
How It Works: Mode of Action
Diafenthiuron interferes with energy production, while acetamiprid affects insect nerve receptors.
- Energy production is affected: Diafenthiuron is an IRAC 12A inhibitor of mitochondrial ATP synthase.
- Nerve signalling is affected: Acetamiprid is an IRAC 4A nicotinic acetylcholine receptor competitive modulator.
- Use the paired crop programme: Two modes of action do not remove resistance risk or justify increasing the rate.
Rotate according to the crop label and resistance-management advice. Do not assume a different brand name or a premix eliminates resistance risk.
Target Crops & Pests
The current manufacturer crop listing is retained below. Pest pairings use the identified Indian formulation reference unless otherwise stated; they still need to match the supplied Hercules label.
| Crop / use | Target pest(s) |
|---|---|
| Cotton |
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| Chilli |
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Do not extend this scope to extra crops or application routes from a different brand or formulation.
Dosage & Application Guide
The table provides qualified September 2025 formulation-reference checks, not a complete current Hercules application programme. Unresolved product-rate units are not guessed.
Dosage per Acre, Litre, & Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI)
| Crop | Product amount | Water reference | Rate status | PHI (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton / Chilli | Rate withheld | 202 L / acre* | Confirm pack | 21 |
Original September 2025 formulation reference gives both cotton and chilli 500 L water/ha (approximately 202 L/acre) and a 21-day harvest interval. The product entry 500–600 does not explicitly resolve the generic g/ml column unit, so its dose is withheld.
IIL lists 200–240 g without an area or water basis. Confirm the supplied Hercules pack’s rate rather than assuming those figures are per acre.
Obtain the supplied label’s complete rate, route, equipment, timing, repeat limit, compatibility, re-entry and harvest directions before treatment. No universal per-litre or tank recipe is inferred.
How to Apply: Best Practices
- Identify crop and pest: Match both to the current Hercules label before selecting treatment.
- Check the complete programme: Use the pack’s rate, route, water and equipment instructions. A partial reference is not enough to prepare a treatment.
- Plan resistance management: Consider the IRAC groups of every active ingredient and avoid repeated sole reliance on the same modes of action.
- Protect people and water: Follow label protective-equipment, drift, re-entry and harvest precautions. Prevent spills and washings from reaching water bodies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Hercules contain?Diafenthiuron 40.1% + Acetamiprid 3.9% WP.
Which crops are listed?Cotton, Chilli. Only the matching pest programme is covered.
Are the figures a complete current brand label?No. Historical formulation-reference checks are labelled separately. Confirm all directions on the supplied Hercules pack.
Why is a product rate sometimes withheld?Some public entries omit the area, water or unit basis. Those missing details must be confirmed rather than guessed.
Can I add another pesticide or spreader?Only if the current labels permit that specific mixture. No blanket compatibility, repeat-spray or rainfast claim is made.
Safety & Disclaimer
Before you use it, read the supplied label and leaflet. Use only for the crop, pest, application route, dose and conditions stated there. Observe all waiting periods and current local restrictions.
Wear label-specified protective clothing and equipment. Avoid breathing dust or spray and avoid contact with eyes and skin. Do not eat, drink or smoke during handling; wash after work.
Keep in the original closed container away from children, animals, food and feed. Prevent contamination of water. Do not reuse empty containers. If exposure or illness occurs, seek medical help and show the label.
