Fenpropathrin 10% EC (Trade Name: Danitol) is a highly effective, non-systemic insecticide and acaricide belonging to the synthetic pyrethroid group (IRAC Group 3A). Designed for professional crop protection, it offers rapid “knockdown” action, broad-spectrum control, and powerful repellent properties. It is an essential solution for managing spider mites, red mites, and a wide array of sucking and chewing insects.
Technical Specifications
Active Ingredient: Fenpropathrin 10% (Emulsifiable Concentrate)
Mode of Action: Dual-action (Contact, Stomach, and Repellent)
Classification: Synthetic Pyrethroid (IRAC Group 3A)
Key Targets: European Red Mite, Two-spotted Spider Mite, Bollworm, Leafminer, Whitefly.
Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI): 7–14 days (dependent on crop type)
Mechanism of Action
Fenpropathrin acts by inhibiting the closure of sodium channels in the insect nervous system. This causes persistent stimulation, paralysis, and rapid death of the pest.
Acaricidal Efficacy: Highly effective against motile stages (nymphs and adults). It immediately stops feeding and suppresses oviposition (egg-laying) in female mites.
Rainfastness: Thanks to its lipophilic structure, the product adheres firmly to the plant cuticle once dry, providing high resistance to rain wash-off.
Application Guide
Crop
Target Pest
Dosage
Deciduous Fruit Trees (Apple, Pear, Peach, etc.)
European Red Mite (Panonychus ulmi)
2 L / 1000 L of water
Cotton
Two-spotted Spider Mite, Bollworm
1.5 – 2 L / Hectare
Soybean & Oilseeds
Leafminer, Leaf-eating pests
1.5 – 2 L / Hectare
Vegetables & Greenhouse Crops
Whitefly, Thrips, Psyllids, Mites
1 – 1.5 L / 1000 L of water*
*Consult an agronomist before application.
Key Advantages
Dual-Action Control: Simultaneously manages both mites and sucking/chewing insects, reducing the need for tank-mixing multiple products.
Rapid Knockdown: Delivers immediate suppression of pest populations within hours of application.
Repellent Properties: Prevents re-infestation and significantly reduces egg-laying in orchards and fields.
High Adhesion: Excellent residual stability and rapid absorption into plant tissues compared to standard pyrethroids.
Important Usage Instructions & Precautions
Optimal Timing: Apply as soon as the first nymphs emerge and before pest populations reach outbreak levels. Avoid spraying during the hottest hours of the day or under direct, intense sunlight.
Compatibility: Do not tank-mix with highly alkaline compounds (e.g., Bordeaux mixture, copper oxychloride, lime sulfur).
Environmental Protection: Highly toxic to bees and aquatic life. Do not apply during flowering/bloom periods. Prevent any runoff from entering water sources.
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