About Exponus Insecticide
Exponus Insecticide is a BASF product. It contains Broflanilide 300 g/L SC and is a meta diamide insecticide with larvicidal action.
Exponus Insecticide is used against fruit borer, shoot borer and thrips in chilli, pod borer, common cutworm and semilooper in soybean, and gram pod borer and Maruca pod borer in redgram. Apply when pest incidence is noticed for effective control of the target pests.
Exponus Insecticide Technical Name
Broflanilide 300 g/L SC
Product Specifications
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Mode of Entry: Contact and Systemic
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Mode of Action: Broflanilide acts on the insect nervous system through GABA gated Cl channel allosteric modulation. This affects normal nerve action in susceptible insect pests. The product is mentioned as a larvicidal insecticide for the control of listed pests when used at the recommended dose.
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Time of Application: At pest incidence
Key Features & Benefits
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Broad Spectrum: Controls borers, thrips, cutworms, semiloopers and pod borers.
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Effective Against: Fruit borer, shoot borer, thrips, pod borer, common cutworm, semilooper, gram pod borer and Maruca pod borer.
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Quick Rain Fastness: Do not apply within 2 hours of anticipated rainfall.
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Re-Entry: Do not enter the treated area for 24 hours of application.
Exponus Insecticide Dosage & Recommended Crops
Crops |
Target insect pests |
Dosage / Acre |
Dilution in water |
Dosage / L of water |
Waiting period |
Chilli |
Fruit borer and shoot borers |
16.8 to 24.8 ml |
200 L |
0.084 to 0.124 ml |
3 days |
Chilli |
Thrips |
24.8 to 33.6 ml |
200 L |
0.124 to 0.168 ml |
3 days |
Soybean |
Pod borer, common cutworm and semilooper |
16.8 to 24.8 ml |
200 L |
0.084 to 0.124 ml |
37 days |
Redgram |
Gram pod borer and Maruca pod borer |
16.8 to 24.8 ml |
200 L |
0.084 to 0.124 ml |
25 days |
Apply Exponus Insecticide as a foliar spray using a knapsack sprayer with the recommended quantity of water.
Spray Exponus Insecticide when pest incidence is noticed. Apply preferably in the morning or evening. Avoid application under high wind conditions and do not apply within 2 hours of anticipated rainfall.
Compatibility, Safety & Storage
Tank Mix Compatibility
Consult an agronomist before tank mixing with other products.
Safety Precautions
- Wear gloves, mask, full sleeve clothing, and safety goggles while spraying.
- Do not spray on windy days to prevent spray drift.
- Do not eat, drink, or smoke while handling or applying the product.
- Wash hands, face, and exposed skin thoroughly after spraying.
- Keep out of reach of children, pets, and livestock.
- Avoid direct contact with skin, eyes, and clothing.
- In case of accidental ingestion, inhalation, or eye exposure, seek immediate medical attention.
- Do not mix with bare hands.
- While mixing this product, wear a long sleeved shirt, long trousers, eye protection such as a face shield or safety spectacles, and suitable rubber gloves.
- When spraying outdoors, wear a long sleeved shirt, long trousers and suitable rubber gloves.
- Use only outdoors or in a well ventilated area.
- Do not discharge into lakes, streams, ponds or water bodies.
- Never store or transport the product along with food, fodder or other eatable articles.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry, and well ventilated place away from direct sunlight, food, feed, fertilizers, and water sources. Keep the product in its original sealed container.
Store under lock and key. Keep away from children, livestock and mentally disabled people.
Exponus Insecticide Expert Advice
“BASF Exponus insecticide is used to control insect pests in crops. For best results, apply Exponus Insecticide when pest incidence is noticed in the crop.”- BigHaat Agronomy Expert
Additional Information
- Exponus Insecticide belongs to IRAC Group 30.
- Follow IRAC resistance management guidelines where applicable.
- Avoid repeated applications of insecticides with the same mode of action.
- Follow all crop specific recommendations mentioned on the product label.
- The product is not phytotoxic at recommended dosages.
- Re entry period is 24 hours.
- Maximum number of sprays is 2.
- Not to be used on crops other than mentioned in the leaflet / label
- The product is reported to be toxic to fish, aquatic invertebrates and honey bees.
- Avoid use in and around water bodies and during the active foraging period of bees.
- Do not reuse empty containers.
- Used packages should not be left outside to prevent reuse and should be disposed of safely to prevent environmental and water pollution.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for reference purposes only. Always follow the recommended application guidelines outlined on the product label and accompanying leaflet.
