Insect Control: Biological and Synthetic Agents - Index of

Flucycloxuron Nonsystemic acaricide and insecticide
inhibiting the molting process in mites
and insects. It is only active against eggs
and larval stages. Adult mites and
insects are not affected
Flufenoxuron Insect and acarid growth regulator with
contact and stomach action. Treated
larvae die at the next molt or during the
ensuing instar. Treated adults lay
nonviable eggs
Eggs and larval stages of Eriophyid and Tetranychid mite
species on a variety of crops, including fruit crops,
vegetables, and ornamentals. Also controls larvae of a
number of insects. Because of its relative selectivity, it is
well-suited for integrated control programs.
Recommended concentration for control of mites on fruit
crops is 0.01–0.015% a.i. On insects, good activity has
been found against codling moth, leaf miners, and some
leaf rollers in pome fruit, at the same concentration. In
ornamentals grown under glass/plastic, lower
concentrations can be used. In grapes, the
recommended dosage is 125–150 g a.i. ha 1
Control of immature stages of many phytophagous mites
(Aculus, Brevipalpus, Panonychus, Phyllocoptruta,
Tetranychus spp.) and insect pests on pome fruit, vines,
citrus fruit, tea, cotton, maize, soybeans, vegetables, and
ornamentals
Hexaflumuron Ingested, systemic insecticide In agriculture for control of larvae of Lepidoptera,
Coleoptera, Homoptera, and Diptera on top fruit, cotton,
and potatoes. Major use now is in bait, for control of
subterranean termites
Lufenuron Insecticide/acaricide acting mostly by
ingestion; larvae are unable to molt, and
also cease feeding
Novaluron Insecticide acts by ingestion and contact,
affecting molting. Causes abnormal
endocuticular deposition and abortive
molting
Teflubenzuron Antimolting agent, leading to death of the
larvae and pupae
Triflumuron Ingested insecticide, acting by inhibition of
molting
Lepidoptera and Coleoptera larvae on cotton, maize, and
vegetables; and citrus whitefly and rust mites on citrus
fruit, at 10–50 g ha 1 . Also for the prevention and control
of flea infestations on pets
Under development by Makhteshim Chemical Works for
control of Lepidoptera, whitefly, and agromyzid leaf
miners in top fruit, vegetables, cotton, and maize
Heliothis, Spodoptera, Bemisia tabaci and other chewing
insects on cotton; and Plutella, Thrips and other chewing
insects on vegetables. Also used on fruit, potatoes,
ornamentals, and tea. Applied at 2.5 g hl 1 .
Lepidoptera, Psyllidae, Diptera, and Coleoptera on fruit,
soybeans, vegetables, forest trees, and cotton. Also used
against larvae of flies, fleas, and cockroaches in public
and animal health
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