Biotal 10ec

Description

Biotal 10ec

**Bifenthrin (10% EC) – Pyrethroid Insecticide/Miticide**

**IRAC Group:** 3A (sodium channel modulator)

**Mode:**

– Prolongs Na⁺ channel opening → hyperexcitation → paralysis

**Peak Efficacy:**

– **Knockdown:** <1 hour (flying insects)

– **Residual:** 30-90 days (soil/foliar)

**Target Spectrum:**

– **Insects:** Thrips, aphids, stink bugs, ants

– **Arachnids:** Spider/rust mites (ovicidal action)

**Formulation Tech:**

– Microencapsulated (8-10 μm) for UV stability

– Soil binding (Koc=100,000) for termite control

**Resistance Mgmt:**

– Rotate with **neonicotinoids** (Group 4A)

– Avoid consecutive applications

**Caution:**

– **Bee LD50:** 0.1 μg/bee (foliar restricted)

– **Soil half-life:** 7 months

**Key Use:** Structural pest control (0.05% dilution) for **termite barriers**.