Zahrily 3 SC

Description

 Emamectin Benzoate + Lufenuron

**1. Emamectin Benzoate**
**Class**: Avermectin (derived from soil bacterium *Streptomyces avermitilis*).
**Mode of Action**:
– Binds to GABA and glutamate receptors in insect nerves, causing paralysis and death.
– **Systemic & translaminar** (moves within plant tissues).

**Target Pests**:
– Lepidopteran larvae (e.g., armyworms, diamondback moths, bollworms).
– Leaf miners, thrips, and some beetles.

**Applications**:
– Used on **cotton, vegetables, fruits, and tea**.
– Often applied as a **foliar spray**.

**Pros**:
– Highly effective at low doses.
– Low mammalian toxicity (when used properly).

**Cons**:
– Toxic to aquatic life.
– Resistance reported in some pests.

**Trade Names**: *Proclaim®, Denim®*.

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### **2. Lufenuron**
**Class**: Benzoylurea (Insect Growth Regulator, IGR).
**Mode of Action**:
– Inhibits chitin synthesis, preventing larvae from molting or forming exoskeletons.
– **Non-systemic** (works on contact/ingestion).

**Target Pests**:
– Whiteflies, flea beetles, codling moths.
– Effective against **immature stages** (eggs/larvae).

**Applications**:
– Common in **cotton, soybeans, fruits, and stored grains**.
– Used as a spray or seed treatment.

**Pros**:
– Safe for beneficial insects (e.g., pollinators, predators).
– Low environmental persistence.

**Cons**:
– Slow-acting (takes days to kill pests).
– Ineffective against adult insects