Parijat DIATRON Insecticide – Diafenthiuron 50% WP for Sucking Pests & Mites

DIATRON Insecticide – Reliable Control of Sucking Pests and Mites

DIATRON is a wettable powder insecticide formulated with Diafenthiuron 50% WP. It is used to manage a wide range of sucking insect pests and mites that affect crop growth and yield. The product is applied as a foliar spray and is suitable for use in field crops, vegetables, and plantation crops where dense foliage makes pest control challenging.

DIATRON works gradually but effectively by disrupting vital energy processes in pests. Soon after exposure, insects stop feeding and movement reduces, helping prevent further crop damage. Its ability to reach pests hidden under leaf surfaces makes it especially useful in crops with thick canopy.

Product Specifications

Product Name	DIATRON
Active Ingredient	Diafenthiuron 50% WP
Formulation	Wettable Powder (WP)
Product Class	Insecticide & Acaricide
Available Pack Sizes	1 kg, 500 g, 250 g, 25 g pouch

How DIATRON Works

DIATRON acts as a pro-insecticide, which means it becomes active only after application. Once converted inside the pest body, it interferes with mitochondrial respiration by affecting energy-producing enzymes. This results in rapid paralysis after contact or feeding, followed by death due to starvation or fumigant action within a few days.

Key Features and Benefits

• Controls both sucking insects and mites with one formulation
• Acts through contact, stomach, and vapor action
• Stops pest feeding soon after exposure
• Effective against larvae, nymphs, and adult stages
• Translaminar movement helps control hidden pests
• Useful against pests resistant to conventional insecticides
• Comparatively selective towards beneficial insects
• Suitable for integrated pest management (IPM) programs

Recommended Crops, Pests, and Dosage

Crop	Target Pests	CIB Dose / ha	Water Volume (L/ha)
Cotton	Whitefly, Aphids, Thrips, Jassids	600 g	500–1000
Cabbage	Diamondback Moth (DBM)	500–750 g	–
Chilli	Mites	500–750 g	–
Brinjal	Whitefly	500–750 g	–
Cardamom	Thrips, Capsule Borer	800 g	1000
Citrus	Mites	2 g per litre of water	–

Method and Time of Application

DIATRON should be applied as a foliar spray. The first spray is recommended at the appearance of pest infestation. Depending on pest severity, 2 to 3 additional sprays may be taken at intervals of 10 to 15 days.

Directions for Use

• Add the required quantity of DIATRON to a small amount of water.
• Stir well using a stick or rod to prepare a uniform mixture.
• Add the remaining recommended quantity of water.
• Spray evenly over the crop foliage.

Important Use Guidelines

• Do not exceed the recommended dose.
• Ensure thorough coverage, especially under leaf surfaces.
• Rotate with insecticides having different modes of action.
• Use protective equipment during handling and spraying.

The details provided are for informational guidance only. Always adhere to the recommended application instructions as stated on the product label and in the accompanying leaflet.