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MainstarDiafenthiuron 50% WP
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Mainstar Insecticide & Acaricide | Diafenthiuron 50% WP
An insecticide and mite-control product with contact, feeding and translaminar activity for the specified
crop–pest uses.
Crop–pest fit: Keep each insect or mite target paired with its own crop; an
acaricide claim does not cover every mite everywhere.
Pest-stage activity: Activity includes larvae, nymphs and adults, with some egg
activity, not guaranteed control of every stage of every pest.
Before application: Confirm the full method, first-treatment timing, product
amount, water and harvest restriction together.
Why Choose This Product? Key Benefits
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🐛 Insect and mite activity: Offers control
options for the specified insect and mite problems, with each crop–pest use checked on the supplied pack.
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🎯 Activity at several pest stages: Acts
against susceptible larvae, nymphs and adults, with some egg activity; this is not a universal all-stage claim.
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🍃 Movement through treated leaves: Translaminar activity allows movement through treated leaf tissue without establishing an unlisted application method.
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🌿 Contact and feeding action: Susceptible
pests can be affected after contacting or ingesting the treatment.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Details |
|---|---|
| Brand |
Mainstar — ADAMA India Private Limited |
| Active ingredient |
Diafenthiuron 50% WP |
| Formulation |
WP — wettable powder |
| Product category |
Insecticide and acaricide |
| IRAC group |
12A — inhibitors of mitochondrial ATP synthase |
| Chemical group |
Thiourea |
How It Works: Mode of Action
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Pests encounter the treatment: Contact and feeding exposure bring susceptible insects and mites into contact with diafenthiuron’s
activity.
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Cellular energy production is interrupted: Its activity inhibits mitochondrial ATP synthase, the machinery cells use to make usable
energy.
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Normal pest activity cannot continue: Disruption of cellular energy processes affects susceptible insects and mites; the precise
link between ATP-synthase effects and biological activity is not fully established.
These are steps in one IRAC Group 12A mode of action, not separate resistance groups. Compounds in this group
affect ATP synthase, but whether that effect leads to their biological activity is not clear. No fixed speed or duration of control is
promised. Plan permitted alternatives by their active ingredients and modes of action, not just brand name; broad mite-control or
beneficial-organism claims do not replace crop-specific precautions.
Target Crops & Pests
| Crop |
Target pests |
|---|---|
| Cotton |
Whiteflies, aphids, thrips and jassids |
| Cabbage |
Diamondback moth |
| Chilli |
Mites |
| Brinjal |
Whiteflies |
| Cardamom |
Thrips and capsule borer |
| Citrus |
Mites |
| Watermelon |
Whiteflies and red spider mites |
| Okra |
Whiteflies, red spider mites and jassids |
| Tomato |
Whiteflies and red spider mites |
Use only the exact crop–pest pairs permitted on the supplied Mainstar pack. A general insecticide or acaricide
description does not extend the crop list, identify a particular mite species or establish safety to all beneficial
organisms.
Dosage & Application Guide
Match the crop and pest to the complete treatment directions
Before preparing treatment, confirm the application method, first crop and pest-stage window, product quantity,
water requirement and harvest restriction for the exact use. Keep fruit, vegetable, cotton and cardamom directions separate; a
concentration or quantity for one use is not a universal rate.
WP means wettable powder. Contact, feeding and translaminar activity describe product behaviour, not a complete
application method. Pack size and tank capacity do not establish an area rate or pump recipe. The pre-harvest interval runs from final
application to harvest and is separate from worker re-entry and repeat-treatment restrictions. Missing information does not mean zero
days.
How to Apply: Best Practices
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Check the exact product: Match Mainstar, diafenthiuron 50% and WP on the supplied Indian label and leaflet before opening the
pack.
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Identify the crop and pest: Distinguish the listed insects and mites accurately; do not transfer a pest use from one crop to
another.
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Confirm the first-treatment window: Use the crop and pest stage specified for the exact use with the full method, product quantity,
water and harvest directions.
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Prepare and apply as directed: Use the equipment and protective clothing specified for the permitted method. Do not substitute
another formulation’s directions or derive a tank recipe from pack size.
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Check mixtures: Mix with another product only when both current labels expressly permit the proposed combination for the crop and
use. Physical compatibility alone is not permission to mix.
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Record and reassess: Record the crop, area, target, product and date. Follow separate harvest, re-entry and further-treatment
restrictions, and reassess the problem rather than repeating automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Mainstar intended for?
It is diafenthiuron 50% WP for the specified insect and mite uses. Keep each crop paired with its listed
pests and confirm the exact use on the supplied pack.
2. Does acaricide mean it controls every mite?
No. Acaricide means a mite-control product, not permission to treat every mite species in every crop.
Confirm the crop and target, and follow precautions for beneficial insects and predatory mites.
3. Does translaminar activity establish the application method?
No. It describes movement through treated leaf tissue. Use the complete current crop-specific method,
product amount, water and first-treatment stage rather than inferring directions from that term.
4. When can I harvest after treatment?
Follow the crop-specific pre-harvest interval from final application to harvest. Missing information is not
zero days. Worker re-entry and repeat-treatment intervals are different restrictions and must not replace it.
5. Can I mix it or repeat a different brand?
Mix with another product only when both current labels expressly permit the proposed combination for the
crop and use. Physical compatibility alone is not permission to mix. No fixed repeat schedule is supplied here. A different brand may
still use IRAC Group 12A, so compare modes of action when planning further permitted treatments.
Safety & Disclaimer
Before you use it: read the supplied Indian label and leaflet before opening the pack. Use only a
permitted crop–target combination with its complete method, quantity, timing, harvest and worker re-entry directions. Wear the
specified protective clothing, gloves and eye and respiratory protection. Avoid skin and eye contact and inhaling dust, spray
mist, fog or vapour. Avoid spray drift. Do not mix with bare hands. Do not eat, drink, smoke or chew while handling or applying
the product. Wash thoroughly and change contaminated clothing after work. Keep children, other people and animals away during
handling and application.
Store in the original labelled container, securely closed and away from children, food, feed and drinking
water. Follow the pack’s storage and weather precautions. Prevent spillage. Keep product, drift, leftovers, runoff and equipment
washings away from non-target areas and from entering ponds, rivers, wells, drains or other water sources. Follow the pack’s
precautions for pollinators, livestock and other non-target organisms. Never reuse empty pesticide containers; follow the label
and approved local disposal instructions.
If exposure, illness or suspected poisoning occurs, stop work and seek medical help promptly with the
product label. Do not self-administer antidotes or attempt home remedies. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Do not induce vomiting unless directed by a medical professional. This description does not replace the supplied label or
professional medical advice.
Delivery & returns
Usually delivered in 2–5 days after dispatch.
Return or exchange within 7 days of delivery. Packs must be unopened with seals intact, and return pickup is free. Read the refund policy
Safety tips
Read the label and leaflet before use. Wear gloves, a mask and full sleeves while spraying. Do not eat, drink or smoke while spraying. Keep away from children, food and animal feed.
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