What Is It
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Type: Insecticide, specifically an insect growth regulator (IGR).
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Active Ingredient: Lufenuron, at ~ 5.36 % w/w.
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Formulation: Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC) (“Pekatan Teremulsi”)
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IRAC Group: Group 15 (benzoylurea / chitin synthesis inhibitors)
Mode of Action & Effects
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It interferes with chitin synthesis, preventing insects (especially larval stage) from forming proper exoskeletons (cuticle).
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It also has ovicidal activity—i.e. affects eggs, reducing hatching success.
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Its action is more developmental / growth-disrupting rather than quick “knock-down.”
Key Uses / Target Pests & Crops
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Commonly used against Lepidoptera (caterpillars / leaf-feeding larvae) pests, including those resistant to conventional insecticides.
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On paddy / rice, it controls pests like leafroller (Cnaphalocrocis medinalis) and stem borer (Scirpophaga incertulas).
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On vegetables / fruit / ornamentals, used against caterpillars, fruit borers, shoot/fruit-boring larvae, etc. (e.g. chili, eggplant, long beans).
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The product is marketed for use on plants such as peppers, cucumber, tomato, eggplant, melon, etc. in the gardening / landscaping sector.
