Tebufenozide 20% SC

Product Name: Tebufenozide 20% SC (Suspension Concentrate)

Trade Name: Mimic
Group: Diacylhydrazine
WHO Toxicity Class: U – Unlikely to Present Acute Hazard Under Normal Use
Type: Hormone-Mimetic Insecticide, Active Primarily by Ingestion with Some Contact and Ovicidal Activity

Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI):

7 days (for chickpea)

Application Management:

• Tebufenozide is a molting hormone agonist that mimics the natural ecdysone hormone, disrupting the molting process in larvae of Lepidopteran species.
• It is most effective when applied during the early larval stages or at the onset of larval emergence.
• Causes premature molting and incomplete larval development, leading to death before reaching the pupal stage.
• Effective against a wide range of Lepidopteran pests, including:
  Cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera), Caradrina, Chickpea pod borer, Stem borers, Egyptian cotton leafworm, Codling moth (Cydia pomonella), and Grape cluster moth (Lobesia botrana).

Target Crops and Application Rates:

Notes:

• Apply at the early larval stage for maximum effectiveness.
• Selectivity: Safe to most beneficial insects and natural predators.
• Compatible with most insecticides and fungicides except strong alkaline compounds.
• Low toxicity to mammals, birds, and fish under normal use.