About Alecto Insecticide
Alecto Insecticide is an Indofil product. It contains Broflanilide 20% SC and is a meta diamide insecticide and belongs to IRAC Group 30.
Alecto Insecticide is used against shoot and fruit borer, thrips, jassids, diamond back moth, tobacco caterpillar, fruit borer and fall armyworm. It is recommended in brinjal, cabbage, chilli, maize and okra.
Alecto Insecticide Technical Name
Broflanilide 20% w/w SC
Product Specifications
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Mode of Entry: Contact and Ingestion
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Mode of Action: Broflanilide acts on the insect nervous system by binding to GABA receptors. It alters the normal transmission of nerve signals in the target pest. This causes over excitation of the nervous system, leading to uncontrolled movement and death of the insect.
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Time of Application: At pest appearance
Key Features & Benefits
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Effective Against: Shoot and fruit borer, thrips, jassids, diamond back moth, tobacco caterpillar, fruit borer and fall armyworm.
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Better stability: It has strong rain fastness and temperature and photo stability.
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Smarter activity: It has translaminar movement and larvicidal effect.
Alecto Insecticide Dosage & Recommended Crops
Crops |
Target insect pests |
Dosage / Acre |
Dilution in water |
Dosage / L of water |
Waiting period |
Brinjal |
Shoot and fruit borer, thrips and jassids |
50 g |
200 L |
0.25 g |
1 day |
Cabbage |
Diamond back moth and tobacco caterpillar |
50 g |
200 L |
0.25 g |
1 day |
Chilli |
Fruit borer, tobacco caterpillar, thrips and jassids |
50 g |
200 L |
0.25 g |
1 day |
Maize |
Fall armyworm |
50 g |
200 L |
0.25 g |
29 days |
Okra |
Fruit and shoot borer, thrips and jassids |
50 g |
200 L |
0.25 g |
1 day |
Cotton |
Thrips & Jassids |
50 g |
200 L |
0.25 g |
10 |
Pomegranate |
Thrips & Fruit borer |
50 g |
200 L |
0.25 g |
1 |
Soybean |
Pod borer, Semi-looper & Tobacco Caterpillar |
50 g |
200 L |
0.25 g |
23 |
Tomato |
Thrips, Leaf miner & Fruit borer |
50 g |
200 L |
0.25 g |
1 |
Foliar Spray: Apply Alecto Insecticide as a foliar spray using the recommended dose and water volume for the crop.
Spray Alecto Insecticide when the target pest infestation is noticed in the recommended crop.
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.
- Keep away from foodstuffs, empty foodstuff containers and animal feed.
- Avoid contact with mouth, eyes and skin.
- Wash contaminated clothes and exposed body parts thoroughly after use.
- Wear full protective clothing, including rubber gloves, boots, goggles or face shield and rubber apron or hat while handling the product.
- 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.
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 the insecticide in a separate room or storage area away from food articles. Keep it away from children, livestock and animal feed.
Alecto Insecticide Expert Advice
“Indofil Alecto is an excellent insecticide used to kill caterpillars and thrips in various crops. For best results, apply Alecto Insecticide when the target pest is first noticed in the recommended crop.”- BigHaat Agronomy Expert
Additional Information
- Alecto Insecticide belongs to IRAC Group 30.
- Follow IRAC resistance management guidelines where applicable.
- Avoid repeated applications of insecticides with the same mode of action.
- Observe the recommended pre harvest interval and re entry interval.
- Re entry period is 24 hours after each application.
- Follow all crop specific recommendations mentioned on the product label.
- Do not use on crops other than those prescribed on the label and leaflet.
- No specific antidote is known. Treat symptomatically.
- Used containers should be disposed of safely and should not be reused.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for reference purposes only. Always follow the recommended application guidelines outlined on the product label and accompanying leaflet.
