HPM APOLLO (Buprofezin 25% SC) Insecticide and Acaricide with Contact and Stomach Action

Description

Benefits of APOLLO It is an insecticide and acaricide with contact and stomach action. It inhibits the molting of nymphs and larvae, leading to death. The products also suppress ovipositor by adults and treated insects lay sterile eggs. It is not phytotoxic when used as per recommendation. Mode of action It acts on the nervous system of insects and disturbs the function of neurons by interaction with the sodium channel. Also by inhibiting chitin biosynthesis and subsequent cuticle deposition. It also affects s on the hormone levels of nymphs associated with molting and prostaglandin synthesis. The inhibition of molting of nymphs and larvae leads to death. Applications It inhibits the molting of nymphs and larvae, leading to death. The products also suppress ovipositor by adults and treated insects lay sterile eggs. It is not phytotoxic when used as per recommendation. Recommendations Crop The common name of the Pest Dosage/acre(gm) Dilution in water (Liter) The interval between the last application to harvest (days) Rice Stem borer, leaf folder & Green leafhopper 320 160-200 20