- Deltaron 50 EC is a growth-regulating insecticide containing the active ingredient lufenuron 5%, a benzoylurea. It inhibits the formation of chitin, which is essential for insect molt, resulting in the death of larvae and preventing them from progressing to the next instar. It is effective against a wide range of insect pests, such as stem borers, cotton leafworms, Tuta absoluta, whiteflies, and leaf miners, providing effective protection for vegetable, potato, and citrus crops.
Product Features
- An effective growth regulator that inhibits chitin formation in insects.
- Stops the life cycle of pests at the larval stages.
- Effective against Tuta absoluta, whitefly and leaf miners.
- Reduces damage from stem borers and potato tuber borers.
- Long-term effect with its effectiveness remaining for a period after treatment.
- Relatively safe to bio-enemies and can be incorporated into IPM programs.
Technical specifications
- Trade name: Deltaron 50 EC.
- Product Type: Insecticide - Growth Regulator.
- Formulation type: Emulsifiable concentrate (EC).
- Active ingredient: Lufenuron 5%.
- Chemical group: Benzoylurea.
- Scent: Medium.
- Country of origin: Saudi Arabia.
- Package size: 1 liter.
How to use
- Vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, eggplant): 80-100 ml per 100 liters of water against stem borers and Tuta absoluta. Shelf life: 7 days.
- Potatoes: 40–50 ml per 100 liters of water against potato tuber moth and leaf miners. Shelf life: 7 days.
- Citrus: 40–50 ml per 100 liters of water against scale insect larvae and citrus flower worm. Safety period: 14 days.
Important notes
- It does not directly affect adult insects, but rather stops the growth of larval stages.
- Spraying begins at the first signs of infestation.
- Field re-entry period: 12 hours with protective clothing.
- Alternation with other pesticides is recommended to reduce the chances of resistance developing.
