Venomer 5ec

Description

Venomer 5ec

**Lufenuron (5.4% EC) – Benzoylurea Insecticide**

**IRAC Group:** 15 (chitin synthase inhibitor)

**Mode:**

– Disrupts chitin deposition → abortive molting/oviposition

**Target Stages:**

– **Larvae:** Lepidoptera, Coleoptera

– **Eggs:** Ovicidal via maternal transfer

**Residual Activity:**

– Foliar: 14-21 days

– Soil: 90 days (Koc=1200)

**Synergies:**

– **Emamectin** (enhances larval mortality 3X)

**Crops:**

– Cotton, soybeans, vegetables (PHI: 7 days)

**Toxicity:**

– Bee-safe (HQ<0.01)

– Fish LC50: 0.5 ppm (Category B)

**Resistance Mgmt:**

– Rotate with **diamides** (Group 28)

**Pro Tip:** Tank-mix with **UV protectants** for field persistence.