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What Is It

• Type: Insecticide, specifically an insect growth regulator (IGR). 

• Active Ingredient: Lufenuron, at ~ 5.36 % w/w. 

• Formulation: Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC) (“Pekatan Teremulsi”)

• IRAC Group: Group 15 (benzoylurea / chitin synthesis inhibitors) 

Mode of Action & Effects

• It interferes with chitin synthesis, preventing insects (especially larval stage) from forming proper exoskeletons (cuticle). 

• It also has ovicidal activity—i.e. affects eggs, reducing hatching success.

• Its action is more developmental / growth-disrupting rather than quick “knock-down.” 

Key Uses / Target Pests & Crops

• Commonly used against Lepidoptera (caterpillars / leaf-feeding larvae) pests, including those resistant to conventional insecticides. 

• On paddy / rice, it controls pests like leafroller (Cnaphalocrocis medinalis) and stem borer (Scirpophaga incertulas). 

• On vegetables / fruit / ornamentals, used against caterpillars, fruit borers, shoot/fruit-boring larvae, etc. (e.g. chili, eggplant, long beans).

• The product is marketed for use on plants such as peppers, cucumber, tomato, eggplant, melon, etc. in the gardening / landscaping sector.