Methods of use and precautions for the new pesticide flonicamid

Flonicamid is a new low-toxicity pyridinecarboxamide insect growth regulator insecticide. It obtained a temporary pesticide product registration certificate in China in 2007, and the formulation is a 10% water-dispersible granule. Below is an introduction to the methods of use and precautions for the “new pesticide” flonicamid.

I. The effects of flonicamid

In addition to contact and stomach poison action, flonicamid also has good neurotoxic and rapid antifeedant effects. After aphids and other piercing-sucking mouthpart pests feed on and take in plant sap containing flonicamid, their sap feeding is rapidly stopped, no excrement at all appears within 1 hour, and they eventually die of starvation.

Flonicamid has strong penetration in plants, can control the occurrence of Homoptera pests on all parts of the crop, and has relatively long residual activity. Under normal conditions of use technology, it is safe for natural enemy insects and flower-visiting insects, and is safe for the environment. Rainfastness

II. Methods of use of flonicamid

Flonicamid has a relatively good control effect on aphids on cucumber and apple. For controlling cucumber aphids, the dosage is 30 g to 50 g of 10% flonicamid water-dispersible granule commercial product per 667 sq m, applied as a uniform spray on stems and leaves, and the number of uses per growing season must not exceed 3 times. This agent is similar to other insect growth regulator insecticides, but has relatively good residual activity; aphid death can only be seen two to three days after application, and one application can maintain activity for about 14 days. This agent is safe for crops, and no phytotoxicity has been observed at the recommended dosage.

III. Precautions for flonicamid

1. The maximum number of uses per season on cucumber and potato is 3 times and 2 times respectively; the pre-harvest intervals on cucumber and potato are 3 days and 7 days respectively.

2. Because this agent is an insect antifeedant, aphid death can only be seen with the naked eye 2-3 days after application. Be careful not to repeat the application.

3. When applying, avoid contaminating water sources such as rivers and ponds with the spray solution.

4. It is recommended to rotate with insecticides having different mechanisms of action to delay the development of resistance.

5. When using, wear protective clothing and gloves, and avoid inhaling the spray solution; do not eat or drink during application, and wash hands and face promptly after application.

6. Used containers should be properly disposed of, must not be kept for other uses, and must not be discarded at will.

7. Pregnant women and breastfeeding women should avoid contact with this agent.

The above is TuLiu Network's introduction to the methods of use and precautions for the “new pesticide” flonicamid. This product is a low-toxicity pesticide, is harmless to agricultural products, and is a highly effective green new pesticide.