Chlorantraniliprole, also known as chlorantraniliprole or Rynaxypyr, is a new generation insecticide developed by DuPont, highly effective against a wide range of pests. So, what specific pests does chlorantraniliprole target? Let's find out.
What Pests Does Chlorantraniliprole Target?
Chlorantraniliprole is effective against various families of agricultural pests, including:
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Noctuidae (cutworms, armyworms)
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Crambidae (pyralid moths)
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Tortricidae (leafroller moths)
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Gelechiidae (berry moths)
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Pterophoridae (plume moths)
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Geometridae (loopers)
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Plutellidae (diamondback moth)
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Aphids
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Leafhoppers
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Thrips
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Mites
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And many others
It is widely used in crops such as wheat, corn, cotton, peanuts, soybeans, potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, watermelons, cucumbers, melons, onions, and garlic.
How to Use Chlorantraniliprole?
1. Application for Lepidopteran Pests
For controlling pests like leafrollers and pyralid moths:
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Mix 10 ml of 20% chlorantraniliprole suspension concentrate with 30 kg of water per acre.
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Apply evenly as a spray. The efficacy against leafrollers can reach up to 90% within 3 days post-application.
2. Application for Rice Stem Borers
For controlling rice stem borers:
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Mix 10 ml of 20% chlorantraniliprole suspension concentrate with 30 kg of water per acre.
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Apply evenly as a spray. Achieve insecticidal efficacy of 94.2% after 7 days, with leaf protection efficacy reaching 90.0%.
3. Seed Treatment for Soil Pests
For controlling wireworms, white grubs, cutworms, and other soil pests in crops like corn, peanuts, and soybeans:
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Mix chlorantraniliprole 30% with thiamethoxam at a ratio of 1:200.
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Blend thoroughly and use for seed dressing before sowing.
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Effectively controls a variety of underground and above-ground pests.
4. Combination Treatments
For pests like cotton bollworms, armyworms, cotton leafhoppers, and tobacco budworms:
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Combine acetamiprid and chlorantraniliprole for effective control.
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Apply 11.6% acetamiprid-chlorantraniliprole suspension concentrate at 5-10 ml per acre.
5. Rice Second Borer Control
For controlling rice second borers:
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Mix 10 ml of 20% chlorantraniliprole suspension concentrate with 30 kg of water per acre.
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Apply evenly as a spray. Achieve insecticidal efficacy of 93.6% after 20 days.
6. Fruit Tree Pest Control
For controlling pests like peach twig borers:
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Use 35% chlorantraniliprole water dispersible granules, diluted at 17,500-25,000 times with water.
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Apply evenly as a spray on fruit trees.
Conclusion
Chlorantraniliprole is highly effective against a wide range of agricultural pests. Farmers can choose it confidently for integrated pest management strategies, ensuring crop health and yield.
