Pexalon 106SC

Description

Pexalon 106SC

**Triflumezopyrim** is a novel **mesoionic insecticide** developed by **DuPont** (now **Corteva Agriscience**), belonging to the **pyrimidine carboxamide** class. It targets **sap-sucking pests** like planthoppers and leafhoppers in rice, primarily in Asia.

### **Key Features:**
– **Mode of Action**: Binds to nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs), causing rapid paralysis.
– **Low Resistance Risk**: Effective against pests resistant to neonicotinoids and pyrethroids.
– **Low Environmental Impact**: Selective toxicity, safer for beneficial insects (e.g., bees).

### **Trade Names**:
– **Pyraxalt®** (Corteva’s flagship product for rice).

Used in **IPM programs**, it provides quick knockdown with residual control.

Corteva Agriscience