Brofreya is a cutting-edge insecticide from PI Industries featuring Broflanilide as its active ingredient. This new chemistry offers exceptional control against a wide range of chewing and sucking pests, particularly Lepidopteran (caterpillar) and sucking insects, making it a valuable tool for integrated pest management.
Key Features:
Novel Mode of Action: Broflanilide is a GABA-gated chloride channel allosteric modulator. It disrupts the insect's nervous system by inhibiting the GABA receptor, leading to hyper-excitation, convulsions, and ultimately death.
Broad-Spectrum Activity: Effectively controls key pests in various crops, including caterpillars, thrips, jassids, whiteflies, and more.
Fast Action: Provides rapid knockdown of pests, minimizing crop damage.
Long-lasting Protection: Offers extended residual control, reducing the frequency of applications.
Quick Rainfastness: Becomes rainfast within 30 minutes of application, minimizing losses due to rainfall.
Excellent Translaminar Movement: Penetrates leaf tissues, providing protection on both sides of the leaves.
Favorable Safety Profile: Generally safe for beneficial insects and the environment when used as directed.
Target Crops:
Brofreya is registered for use on several crops, including:
Chilli
Cabbage
Brinjal (Eggplant)
Okra
Target Pests:
Fruit and shoot borers
Diamondback moth (DBM)
Tobacco caterpillar
Thrips
Jassids
Whiteflies
Active Ingredient:
Broflanilide 20% SC (Suspension Concentrate)
Application Method:
Foliar spray, ensuring thorough coverage of all plant parts.
Dosage:
50 ml per acre (25 g a.i./ha)
Important Notes:
Always follow the recommended dosage and safety instructions provided on the product label.
This product is intended for professional agricultural use.
Although it has a favorable safety profile, it's still advisable to use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) during handling and application.
Brofreya offers a powerful and innovative solution for managing key pests in various crops. Its unique mode of action, broad-spectrum activity, and fast action make it a valuable tool for farmers seeking effective and sustainable pest control.
