About Brofreya Insecticide
Brofreya Insecticide (Broflanilide 20% SC) by PI Industries is an insecticide used for lepidopteran and sucking pests in brinjal, cabbage, chilli, okra, maize, cotton, pomegranate, soybean and tomato. PI Brofreya is effective against shoot and fruit borer, diamondback moth, tobacco caterpillar, fruit borer, thrips, jassids, fall armyworm, pod borer, semilooper and leaf miner. It belongs to IRAC Group 30 and acts on the insect nervous system. Apply through foliar spray with thorough crop coverage using a hollow cone nozzle.
Brofreya Insecticide Technical Name
Broflanilide 20% SC
Product Specifications
Mode of Entry: Contact and ingestion action
Mode of Action: Brofreya contains Broflanilide, which acts as a GABA gated chloride channel allosteric modulator. It interferes with GABA receptor activity in the insect nervous system. This keeps the insect nervous system in an excited state, leading to convulsions and death. The product label identifies Broflanilide as an IRAC Group 30 insecticide.
Time of Application: Apply Brofreya according to the crop, target pest and dosage recommendations given on the product label.
Key Features and Benefits
• Control of lepidopteran and sucking pests: Brofreya is recommended against borers, caterpillars, thrips, jassids, fall armyworm, semilooper and other labelled pests.
• Quick rainfastness: The provided product information states that Brofreya with QP Technology provides rainfastness within 30 minutes.
• One day waiting period on several crops: Brinjal, cabbage, chilli, okra, pomegranate and tomato have a waiting period of 1 day according to the provided recommendations.
• Wide crop use: The supplied recommendations cover vegetable crops, maize, cotton, soybean and pomegranate.
• Supports quality yield: The provided product information states that Brofreya supports superior quality yield when used as recommended.
Brofreya Insecticide Dosage and Recommended Crops
Crop |
Target pests |
Dosage per acre |
Dilution in water per acre |
Dosage per litre of water |
Waiting period |
Brinjal |
Shoot and fruit borer, thrips, jassids |
50 ml |
200 L |
0.25 ml |
1 day |
Cabbage |
Diamondback moth, tobacco caterpillar |
50 ml |
200 L |
0.25 ml |
1 day |
Chilli |
Fruit borer, tobacco caterpillar, thrips, jassids |
50 ml |
200 L |
0.25 ml |
1 day |
Okra (Bhindi) |
Fruit and shoot borer, thrips, jassids |
50 ml |
200 L |
0.25 ml |
1 day |
Maize |
Fall armyworm |
50 ml |
200 L |
0.25 ml |
29 days |
Cotton |
Thrips, jassids |
50 ml |
200 L |
0.25 ml |
10 days |
Pomegranate |
Thrips, fruit borer |
50 ml |
200 L |
0.25 ml |
1 day |
Soybean |
Pod borer, semilooper, tobacco caterpillar |
50 ml |
200 L |
0.25 ml |
23 days |
Tomato |
Thrips, leaf miner, fruit borer |
50 ml |
200 L |
0.25 ml |
1 day |
Method of Application
Foliar Spray: Apply Brofreya as a foliar spray using 50 ml per acre in 200 litres of water. Ensure thorough and uniform crop coverage. Use a hollow cone nozzle
Best Time to Spray
Apply Brofreya according to the target pest and crop specific recommendations given on the product label.
Compatibility, Safety and Storage
Tank Mix Compatibility
Consult an agronomist before mixing Brofreya with other crop protection 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.
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.
Brofreya Insecticide Expert Advice
“PI Industries Brofreya is an excellent contact insecticide used for effective management of a wide range of insect pests in numerous crops. For best results, apply Brofreya insecticide as per the recommendation.”-BigHaat Agronomy Expert
Additional Information
- The product is toxic to fish, aquatic invertebrates and honeybees. Avoid use in and around water bodies and during the active foraging period of bees.
- Follow IRAC resistance management guidelines wherever applicable.
- Avoid repeated applications of insecticides with the same mode of action.
- Follow all crop specific recommendations mentioned on the product label and accompanying leaflet.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for reference purposes only. Always follow the recommended application guidelines outlined on the product label and accompanying leaflet.
